“I need to be with other actors, then my focus is on what they’re doing and all I need to do is react to it. I’m too in my head if I’m on my own.” – Margot Robbie
“If I don’t go to work, I feel very lost and scared and confused.” – Lucas Hedges on Acting
Oldman talks about how he got into character as the former Prime Minister.
Clarke says that while she was beginning her career as an actress, she was routinely passed over for lead roles.
“I’m assuming they’re doing the best job they can. I’m assuming that they’re playing the part the way they want to play it.” – Jason Bateman
“Sometimes the work can be so hard that you have to remind yourself why you took the job in the first place” – Michael Stuhlbarg
“My agent called and said, ‘You need to go on this thing. It’s worth it. You should start preparing immediately” – Alicia Silverstone
“I’m interested in different challenges, and challenging myself and just trying to get better.” – Denzel Washington
Boseman talks about portraying T’Challa’s unique background on screen.
“All performing is about control and discipline versus abandon and just letting go.” – Willem Dafoe
Patinkin why he specifically sought a comedic project, the dedication he brings to his performances, and when his parents were finally convinced he could make a living as an actor.
Foster revealed how she landed the role as FBI agent Clarice Starling and why she only worked with her co-star briefly on set.
“I think that I experience things much more intensely when I’m acting. I get into the work and feel things very deeply, more so than I do in my own life.” – Laurie Metcalf
“I view myself as a facilitator more than anything. That’s always been my thinking as an actor. I’m there to facilitate the story and I’m there to facilitate getting the crew home to see their family.” – Elizabeth Marvel
Danish actress Linnea Berthelsen had to keep her role on the Netflix series, Stranger Things, a complete secret, something she says she didn’t mind too much
Can you even imagine stepping into the role of King George in Hamilton with barely any time to prepare?
Actress Lina Esco talks about the casting process and the responsibility she feels in portraying the role among the male characters.
“I’m kind of a workhorse. It takes a toll” – Sam Rockwell
“I went from being a person who was doing moderately successful videos online and working as a moderately successful TV writer and aspiring to do this to having a Golden Globe.” – Rachel Bloom
“I come from theater, and that’s my favorite part of doing a play, just rehearsing it.” – Lee Pace
