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They cheerfully recounted how theyd all ended up working together.
And we just fell into a very beautiful conversation.
About 15 minutes in, I realized it was George Miller, she said, to laughter.
And that was it.
The die was cast.
We hung out the whole day.
We sat together with Bong Joon Ho in the evening.
That was a very good table.
We became friends quite quickly and deeply.
About a year later, Miller emailed her the script.
I dont pick roles.
I pick people, added Swinton.
And I always have, and its really served me well.
If it aint broke, dont fix it.
Im not changing it now.
You pick your directors, they dont pick you, said a charmed Miller.
Ive had the first taste …
I hope that the future sees us doing something else.
I didnt think he knew who I was, laughed Elba.
A year later, my agent calls me and says, George Miller would like to talk to you.
After I fainted and got up off the floor, I began talking to George.
I honestly to this day couldnt name anyone.
Im sure there are a lot of people, Miller said.
Theres no other actors that could do it, joked Elba.
