Peter Berg is a celebrated director, producer, writer, and actor known for his compelling storytelling in projects like Friday Night Lights, The Kingdom, Lone Survivor, Patriots Day, Deepwater Horizon, and Mile 22. His work spans critically acclaimed films, Emmy-nominated television, and memorable acting roles in features and shows including Chicago Hope and Ballers. Berg’s latest endeavor, the Netflix limited series American Primeval, premiering January 9, 2025, delves into the brutal realities of 1857 America, where survival is the only law in a land ruled by fear and conflict.
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CHAPTERS
0:00-Introduction
5:20-Inspiration from Winston Churchill
8:48-Writing & the creative process
20:00-Former power of film critics
27:52-Berg's beginnings directing television
33:05-Berg catching the acting bug
36:25-Berg on working as a production assistant
40:22-Jack shares stories from BUD/S
44:35-American Primeval and the dangers of 1857
48:04-Working with actors Taylor Kitsch & Betty Gilpin
49:23-Challenges of filming on location
54:39-Inspiration from Westerns
57:21-Brigham Young, Mormons, & Mountain Meadows Massacre
1:01:15-Preparations & filming of the big continuous action scene in series
1:06:45-Bodies hitting bodies action & tomahawk river fight
1:10:12-Riding & physical demands for the actors including Taylor Kitsch
1:13:53-Berg acting in & directing himself in American Primeval
1:19:24-Casting in American Primeval
1:21:47-Future Projects & Marine Mosquito Bowl
1:23:58-Okinawa, WWII, & Kamikaze
1:27:10-Final advice & thoughts