I love actors, both my parents were actors, and the work with actors is the most enjoyable part of making a film. It's important that they feel protected and are confident they won't be betrayed. When you create that atmosphere of trust, it's in the bag - the actors will do everything to satisfy you
Say not you know another entirely till you have divided an inheritance with him.
The first epics were intended for recitation; the literary epic is meant to be read.