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“Establishing what the vision is and being able to stick to it is the job, and everyone should be on the same page, going in. With that said, first-time director or not, you never know what you're going to get.”

Quote by Thomas Jane

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Thomas Jane, born on February 22, 1969, is an accomplished American actor. He is renowned for his exceptional performances in both films and television series, with notable roles in 'X-Men' series as Victor Creed and 'Lost' as Chuck Lockhart. more

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