Now, Ive forgottenallabout it, Dafoe tells EW.
They were part of it.
But something that didnt change from Dafoes family times in Florida: the weather.

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Everyone complained about the heat.
I loved the heat!
I saw them, near the childrens playground, there were two big alligators.
Shes a regular kid but at the same time, has great performing skills.
It was a very relaxed, family-feeling set, Dafoe adds.
It was a coming together.
The Florida Projectis now in theaters.
See the full list of Golden Globe nominationshere.