Los Angeles Set According To Daniela Ruah

It didn't take long for Daniela Ruah to realize she had nothing to worry about when first interacting with Gerald McRaney. In an October 2022 interview with Smashing Interviews Magazine, the actress admitted that the veteran actor quickly made her feel relaxed on set. She shared, "I would say he's one of my favorite people."

The relationship started with Ruah just being honest with McRaney: "The first time I directed on the show, I was like, 'Mac, I'm a little hesitant about giving someone like you any notes whatsoever other than step left or step right.'" McRaney was nothing but gracious and swiftly reaffirmed that he wanted to hear more about her process. "'This is something we do together,'" he responded, which put her at ease.

McRaney portrays Retired Navy Admiral Hollace Kilbride, appearing in 42 episodes so far (via IMDb). Speaking about his presence on set, Ruah explained that "He really leads for love and respect for what's around him, and it shows." The actress further praised McRaney's mindset by mentioning he lacks an ego. This is undoubtedly an excellent trait for any director to encounter when dealing with actors, especially a director just starting out.