Summary
Jamie Lee Curtis discussed her career and her success in the entertainment industry during a keynote session at the South by Southwest festival. She shared how she has developed her projects by focusing on strong ideas and following through with determination. Curtis has successfully produced movies and shows, including "The Lost Bus" and "Scarpetta," where her role as a producer has evolved over time.
Key Facts
- Jamie Lee Curtis spoke at the South by Southwest festival about her career.
- She has acted in many well-known movies, such as "Halloween" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once."
- Curtis started Comet Pictures, her production company, inspired by an idea she had over 30 years ago.
- Her project, "The Lost Bus," is a true story and has been nominated for an Academy Award.
- Curtis adapted Patricia Cornwell’s book series "Scarpetta" into a TV series on Amazon Prime.
- Nicole Kidman stars in "Scarpetta" and convinced Curtis to also act in the series.
- Curtis once held rights to produce a story about Glenn Burke but chose not to proceed.
