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“I believe there's a landscape that exists underneath everything that we can see in present-day stuff. And I think that makes life kind of a detective story.”

Quote by Stephen Hopkins

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Stephen Hopkins

Stephen Hopkins, born in 1958, is an accomplished television director. His career spans various genres, including television series, films, and documentaries. Hopkins is known for his distinctive directorial style and attention to detail, and his work has been widely recognized in the industry. more

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