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.