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The speaker says he has not relied on his family name to get opportunities. He adds that he has not needed to do so, which suggests he believes his own work has been enough.
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About Duncan Jones
British film director, producer and screenwriter
Duncan Jones is a British film director, producer, and screenwriter. Born Duncan Zowie Haywood Jones, he is best known for directing Moon, Source Code, Warcraft, and Mute. He was born into a well-known family, as the son of David Bowie and Angie Bowie. Jones made his feature debut with Moon in 2009 and won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer for it. He later directed Source Code in 2011, Warcraft in 2016, and Mute in 2018. His work has drawn attention for science fiction stories and for films that balance concept with character.
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