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 significance of Lean's statement regarding the money people in the film industry?

Reflect on the speaker's experience as a theater actor transitioning to television. What challenges did he face?