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This episode takes us behind the scenes of director David McKenzie's new historical drama, Outlaw King,

reteaming Mr. McKenzie with his Heller Highwater co-star Chris Pine.

The film follows legendary warrior Robert the Bruce, who claims the throne in 14th century Scotland, and leads a band of outlaws in an uprising as they attempt to win back the crown from

English rule.

In addition to Outlaw King and Heller High Water, Mr. McKenzie's credits include the feature

films Tonight Your Mine, Start Up, Spread, The Last Word, and Heroes at Home, and the

pilot for the series Damnation.

Following a recent screening of the film at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles, Mr. McKenzie spoke

with director Jeremy Sonier about filming Outlaw King. During their conversation, Mr. McKenzie

discusses what it was like working with Netflix to produce the film, his preference

against using storyboards, and making a big-budget film whose ending was largely improvised.

Hi guys.

Hey everybody.

How are you, sir?

I'm very good.

Thank you, sir.

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