Movies

Newton Native BJ Novak Talks Directing Debut in New Film ‘Vengeance'

The "Office" star also explained how Ashton Kutcher helped start his career

NBC Universal, Inc.

Perhaps best known as Ryan Howard from the beloved comedy "The Office," B.J. Novak stopped by "The Hub Today" Thursday to chat about his directorial debut, the new movie, "Vengeance."

We all know that Novak, who hails from Newton, has done television before, but this was his first time directing a film, and he shares the biggest difference between TV and movie directing.

STAY IN THE KNOW

icon

Watch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are.

icon

Get Boston local news, weather forecasts, lifestyle and entertainment stories to your inbox. Sign up for NBC Boston’s newsletters.

"With the movie, you invent the entire world. The language, you cast everybody... you make every single decision and it merges with the idea of writing, or in my case, acting," Novak said.

Novak also shares a glimpse into his friendship with fellow Massachusetts native Mindy Kaling.

Keep up with us on The Hub Today!

   

Contact Us