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“I think that it drives from an emotional connection with everybody that pulls you through all of those events, whether it's the events or what would be more the action, or I guess the visual effects side of it. So it always starts with me from - emotionally - 'Why do you care about the people who are going through what they're going through?' Because it takes a hell of a lot to put them through that. So you better care for them when they're doing it.”

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Len Wiseman, born on March 4, 1973, is a renowned film director from the United States. He is known for his unique visual style and action scene design, with notable works including the 'Charlie's Angels' franchise and 'Lucy'. more

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