REGINA KING:Because I get the opportunity to work with the entire crew.
BesidesSouthlandandAnimal Kingdom, youve directed episodes ofScandalandBeing Mary Jane.
Is there something specific you look for in a directing job?
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Just shows that are interesting to me.
It just has to be something that Im interested in and it feels like a good story.
Having said that, what specifically got you excited about or inspired by working onAnimal Kingdom?
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Were you a fan of the Australian film it was based on?
Well, John Wells and the cast.
I did not see the movie.
For years you worked onSouthlandand even directed an episode.
Did your experience there help on this show?
Recently in Hollywood there has been a big push for diversity among actors, but alsobehind the camera.
As a veteran of the industry, have you noticed a difference?
I would say its changing probably more on the acting front than on the directing front.
Along with Shawn Hatosy, you were one of the few mainstays throughoutSouthlands run.
Even though you didnt share many scenes together back then, what was it like reuniting with him here?
It was amazing because I think Shawn is an amazing actor.
Now that its been a few years sinceSouthlandended, how do you look back on it?
It reached five seasons, but it never seemed to get the attention that it deserved.
Yeah, I mean, we would have loved to do more episodes or seasons.Southlandwas a singular experience.
It was recently announced that youll beback for season 3 ofAmerican Crime.
BesidesAmerican Crime, you joinedThe Leftoversfor its second season.
What was it you have enjoyed about that experience?
It was pretty awesome to come in and joinLeftovers.
I can just say, expect some changes.
Animal Kingdomairs Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
