Ep19 Carter Swan
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Lottery talk kicks things off with Carter and the hosts debating the “fantasy” of winning versus the lottery curse and what they’d do with a billion dollars—then the conversation shifts into Carter Swan’s Hollywood journey. He details how he built a career across development and production, the influence of Paul Walker, and the decade-long grind behind adapting Gran Turismo. Carter breaks down why character and realism matter, how directors collaborate (and when they don’t), and why success is an ultra-marathon of resilience, preparation, and refusing to compromise quality.
Sung and Emelia talk sit down with Playstation Productions producer, Carter Swan. Carter talks about the persistence and patience behind bringing the film Gran Turismo to life. They also reminisce about Paul Walker, discuss good (and bad) directors, and share their perspectives for aspiring actors.
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