Kurt Russell on TV Return: Streaming Shows Carry More Risk Than Movies
By
Simon Button
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
Kurt Russell discusses returning to television after nearly 40 years, noting that streaming shows carry higher risk than movies due to their permanent availability and large audience scrutiny. He was honored at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival with a lifetime achievement Crystal Nymph Award and is currently starring in two TV shows, including "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters."
Key quotes
· 2 pulledThere are a lot of eyeballs on it
When you do a streamer that's no good it's gonna be there for as long as you want it to be there
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