Convincing John Cho
The screenplay was crafted not just for production, but to attract actors, particularly John, who initially turned down the role. Aneesh recalls a pivotal 15-minute phone call with John, where he learned valuable lessons about directing, even if he felt he didn’t articulate his vision well. Despite his excitement, the outcome was a firm "no," prompting Aneesh to reflect on the challenges of pitching a unique film concept.In this clip
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