Joe Carnahan Quotes
I don't know if I'm the most religious guy, but I think I'm a spiritual man, and these are the things I think about a lot. In terms of the film, I think 'The Grey' is very much a non-denominational kind of film. I don't think it's something that relies on a particular religious bent to tell the story.
Carnahan, Joe. Interview by Steve Weintraub. Collider, 25 Jan. 2012.
This statement was roundly criticized for saying that a belief in God should not be a factor in judging a person’s character. For many religious fundamentalists, the belief in God is the most important aspect of character.
Joseph Aaron Carnahan is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor best known for his films Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane, Narc, Smokin' Aces, The A-Team, and The Grey. He also wrote and directed several episodes for the NBC television series The Blacklist. He is the brother of screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan and producer Leah Carnahan.