I WORKED IN THE SUBSTITUTE
Only moments remain of Martin Donovan's, the director, intentions. But that's not for me to say. What I carry with me is the actual experience. The best, the most unforgetable. Mark Whalberg was such a surprise. Nothing at all like one would expect. Humble, ultra professional, lots of fun. Martin Donovan told us then: I don't know what's going to happen to this movie, but that kid - meaning Mark - is going to amaze us all.
Martin made us feel as artists, as vital parts of the entire project. I look back at that and reminds me it was over 10 years ago. Certain experiences never grow old. I saw the film on HBO only a few weeks ago on a big screen in HD and it looked so beautiful!