Kevin Spacey Speaks at the MacTaggart Lecture in Edinburgh

The speaker recounts attending an event in 1990 where Jack Lemmon invited them to sit at a table with Sir David Lean, who expressed concerns about the film industry's lack of support for emerging talent. Lean emphasized the need for creativity and warned against the industry's focus on sequels. He urged financial backers to take risks on new filmmakers to prevent television from overtaking film. The speaker also shares their early acting experiences in Los Angeles, highlighting the challenges faced by new actors in the industry.

What was the main concern expressed by Sir David Lean during his acceptance speech?

• The industry's focus on sequels over original content

• The lack of technological advancements in film

• The increasing cost of film production

• The decline of theater as an art form

According to Sir David Lean, what is the risk if the film industry does not support new storytellers?

• The quality of films will improve

• Television will take over

• Theater will become more popular

• The industry will become too expensive

What was the speaker's initial reaction to being offered a role on the CBS series WISEGUY?

• He was excited and accepted immediately

• He turned it down initially

• He was indifferent and undecided

• He accepted but later regretted it

What was the speaker's background before moving to Los Angeles as a working actor?

• He was a theater actor

• He was a screenwriter

• He was a film director

• He was a television producer

What did the speaker find challenging about transitioning from theater to on-camera work?

• Understanding the technical aspects of filming

• Adapting to the fast-paced environment

• Memorizing lines for television

• Dealing with people questioning his appearance and acting choices