Behind the Curtain with Dean Devlin

About this episode

Dean Devlin shares his filmmaking journey and behind-the-scenes stories in this captivating episode.

Join us for an exhilarating episode of Dropping Names as we dive deep into the world of filmmaking with the legendary Dean Devlin. Known for his work on iconic films like Independence Day and Stargate, Dean shares behind-the-scenes stories, his journey from acting to producing, and his insights into the evolving entertainment industry. From directing David Tennant to the challenges of shooting in Serbia, this episode is packed with anecdotes that will captivate every movie enthusiast. Tune in for a conversation that spans continents, careers, and cinematic history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes

Guest: Dean Devlin

Topics covered

• filmmaking
• behind-the-scenes
• entertainment industry
• anecdotes
• cinematic history

Keywords

• filmmaking
• Dean Devlin
• Independence Day
• Stargate
• entertainment industry
• anecdotes
• David Tennant
• Serbia

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Independence Day, Stargate

Places: Serbia

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