YOU HAD WORKED WITH DAVID SIMON BEFORE ONHOMICIDE ANDTHE CORNER. HE FREQUENTLY WORKS WITH THE SAME ACTORS OVER AND OVER AGAIN IN DIFFERENT PROJECTS. Yes. They're doing Treme in New Orleans, and I've put a call in to his secretary multiple times [laughs]. When David has a vision, he goes with it and he's true to his art. But if they're doing more seasons, I might get a cameo or a two episode shot! I'd be interested in doing anything David does. You just can't go wrong with David Simon, in my opinion.
THE ART OF THE WIRE: A DISCUSSION WITH CAST AND CREATORS | Boston Book Festival, Back Bay Events Center, Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley St, Boston | October 14 @ 7:30 pm | $20 | bostonbookfest.org
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