Lesli Linka Glatter Talks Decades-Spanning Career, Working With Anti-Trump Robert De Niro on ‘Zero Day’ – and Why Everyone Needs a Moose Head on the Table
Veteran TV director Lesli Linka Glatter discussed her decades-long career, her work on the Netflix political thriller 'Zero Day' starring Robert De Niro, and the importance of creative openness during a masterclass at Canneseries. She reflected on directing iconic series like 'Twin Peaks,' 'Mad Men,' and 'Homeland,' emphasizing collaboration and trusting instincts. Glatter highlighted shifts in the industry, including greater gender diversity behind the camera. She also shared anecdotes about working with De Niro, David Lynch, and intelligence officials while developing storylines rooted in real-world fears.
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