Quotes About Acting

Obviously when you cast someone who hasn't acted before it can be a massive opportunity for them.

I like to create characters that are larger than life. But it's funny because I do a lot of bad guys, and it's because, being European, I usually get cast as bad guys. It's just how it is.

I've auditioned for normal characters. But I never get cast.

I've been trying to get cast as a lesbian for years.

I keep getting cast as this bad guy, and I don't know why.

If you're doing television, you get to be a character for a long time, and the cast around you becomes like family. You get attached to playing that one character, and it's hard leaving them behind.

When you cast, you can't cast only visually; you have to cast emotionally, too.

Every movie I've done, when they cast me, they knew I'd probably do it for a toffee apple and a Frappuccino.

I don't play bad guys. I think that's why I keep getting cast as bad guys: because I don't want to play bad guys. I want to play human beings that struggle with life.

For every three scripts that you get through, one will be made, and that doesn't even necessarily mean that they're going to cast you in it.

Casting is very, very important.

I have a very simple philosophy when it comes to casting, and it really is casting the best person for the role.

If a casting breakdown said 'All-American Type' or 'Lead Role,' I knew they weren't thinking of me.

Theatre has always been ahead in terms of colourblind casting.

I was out with my friends when a casting agent came up and asked me if I was interested in acting.

I was a last-minute casting in 'Drishyam.'

Be it a cameo, a character role or a lead role, I am happy that people are finally recognising my acting calibre and are casting me in their films.

I used to love auditioning. I loved going into the room and meeting casting directors.

I've done a lot of casual work, and acting is a lot easier than laying carpets.

I do find acting cathartic.

I think when you're at your best as an actor, it is cathartic.

For me as an actor, I find it's most creative when I'm bringing myself into the role rather than putting the role on. I feel like it's more of a cathartic experience.

Never get caught acting.

I only think about the choices I want to make and act responsibly - not say or do stupid things, like break the law or get caught doing stupid things.