Collider: When this came your way and you read it, what did you most strongly respond to?
What were you most excited about, with telling this story?
ROBBIE AMELL: Immediately, I heard Greg Daniels and I thought, That would be amazing!
The way Greg writes dialogue is so natural and so easy.
I was like, Damn, I really thought that I nailed that one.
It would be pretty cool, if you were the last.
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And I was like, Yeah, that would be great!
I ended up reading with a bunch of Noras.
Gregs casting process is so great and so collaborative.
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He just put together such a great group.
Everything about it was awesome.
AMELL: I would trust Greg with my career, so that was an easy step.
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The other thing is, I dont take myself very seriously, most of the time, anyway.
My only concern is that I dont wanna lose the audience.
So, Greg and I talked about that a little bit.
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At his core, hes a nice guy.
Hes just in a bit of an odd place in his life.
It doesnt necessarily make him a bad person.
Its a common time to be at a little bit of a crossroads.
He sees what can be important in life, and their journey together is really sweet.
Does it almost feel a little bittersweet that it takes death for him to find his humanity?
AMELL: I know, I had thought about that.
There is something so fun in watching the dynamic between Nathan and Nora.
AMELL: The Uptown Funk scene was an audition scene.
This is a relationship that both of them need.
AMELL: Not normally a singer is more never a singer.
I dont have a musical bone in my body.
Its not like hes trying to sing.
We just went for it, and I definitely let her lead.
Youve also had your fair share of experience with effects.
AMELL: It definitely felt easier because of my experience onThe Tomorrow People,The FlashandCode 8.
It was really nice to be able to have that.
Its just nice to keep seeing things evolve and grow and change.
How do you feel about the entire concept of uploading yourself and essentially living within a digital world?
AMELL: I would do it, but not until it was absolutely necessary, kind of like Nathan.
He doesnt want to upload, at the beginning.
Its definitely an ending and beginning.
That is reason enough for me to upload, to spend more time with friends and family.
It took a long time.
Weve been so blown away by the response.
Weve been getting tweets from all around the world.
Its been something that Ill never forget, for sure.
I like to have my input heard.
But I loved it, and I would love to do more.
Id like to direct, one day.
For the time being, Im doingCode 8, and hopefully some moreUpload.
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