INTERVIEW: Jim Broadbent on working with Mike Leigh and how his methods haven't changed

The speaker reflects on working with director Mike Lee over 30 years, noting his consistent directing style and the unchanged rules of collaboration. Despite some minor shortcuts, the process remains meticulous. The speaker contrasts experiences in film and stage, highlighting the unique challenges of period pieces like 'Topsy-Turvy'. The script development process has remained largely the same, akin to early projects like 'Life is Sweet'.

How has Mike Lee's approach as a director changed over the years according to the speaker?

• He has adopted new technologies.

• He has remained largely the same.

• He has become more flexible.

• He has changed his storytelling style.

What is one aspect of working with Mike Lee that the speaker finds unchanged?

• The script development process.

• The use of digital effects.

• The filming locations.

• The choice of actors.

What was unique about the film 'Topsy-Turvy' compared to other projects?

• It was a documentary.

• It was shot in a single location.

• It was a period piece with a known storyline.

• It was a modern-day story.

Despite the differences in 'Topsy-Turvy', what remained consistent in Mike Lee's approach?

• The use of improvisation.

• The script development rules.

• The filming schedule.

• The casting process.

How does the speaker describe the recent project in relation to early works like 'Life is Sweet'?

• It was more experimental.

• It had a different cast.

• It followed a similar process.

• It was more commercially driven.