INTERVIEW: Ed Burns on the inspiration behind his new film at The Fitzgerald Family Christmas - Ed Burns/Junket intervie

The speaker discusses working with Tyler Perry on the film Alex Cross and reflects on the success of his early films, Brothers McMullin and She's the One, which explored Irish American families. Inspired by Perry's question about revisiting this theme, he began writing a new screenplay about a large Irish family, drawing from stories shared by friends with big families. The narrative focuses on the highs and lows experienced during family gatherings, particularly during holidays.

Who did the speaker work with on the film 'Alex Cross'?

• Steven Spielberg

• Tyler Perry

• Martin Scorsese

• Quentin Tarantino

What was the common theme in the speaker's first two films?

• Italian American families

• Irish American families

• British Royal families

• French Canadian families

What realization did the speaker have after the conversation with Tyler Perry?

• They should explore new genres

• They should revisit the theme of Irish American families

• They should stop making films

• They should collaborate with more directors

What inspired the speaker to write about a big Irish family?

• A documentary they watched

• A dream they had

• Stories from friends with large families

• A book they read

What emotions are commonly experienced during family gatherings according to the speaker?

• Indifference

• A mix of highs and lows

• Only sadness

• Only happiness