Sam Esmail: Creating the World of “Mr. Robot”
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Overview
In this up-close-and-personal interview with Sam Esmail, the film and television producer, director and screenwriter discusses his innovative technological thriller “Mr. Robot,” starring Rami Malek. As if being the creator, executive producer and head writer of the critically acclaimed series was not enough, Sam also directed 38 of the show’s 54 episodes. In addition to the Emmy-nominated series, Esmail has produced and directed such acclaimed hits as the psychological thriller “Homecoming” and the political thriller “Gaslit,” both starring Julia Roberts. Hear all about Sam’s process and what inspires his creativity.