It's good to be busy on a film set because there is a lot of sitting around, so if you've got two roles to play at one time, then that's great to do.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Great film roles, they always take you to another place. I'd love to do more of that, but I keep doing lots of voiceovers, some TV spots, and some film roles have come along, so I'm okay.
It's interesting going between small parts and then bigger roles where you carry the film. If the writing is good, and if the people involved have integrity, then you'll do it, even if it's only five minutes on screen.
I think every character actor at some stage likes to carry a film. It can be extremely liberating to just come in for a scene or two and do your thing. But I find it frustrating if I'm just doing little bits here and there for too long.
I'm not expecting much work in Hollywood, to be honest. People stick to film because they tend to get offered the same roles over and over again, and it's safe. But I'm not interested in doing that.
It's nice to create a character, not just within two scenes, but within the journey of a whole movie. It's fun to do that.
There's no point in making films unless you intend to show us something special, otherwise just go out and watch a play.
I would recommend going out for more independent films. You can get bigger roles and really work your acting chops and build a reel.
A film set is really delicate and people treat you very very well if you're an actor because they want you to be as comfortable as possible for you to do your work, but it really is just one in a team of many and usually 150 people.
I've been awfully busy, and I haven't gone to many movies.
There is so much to do on a film set. It is an extraordinarily invigorating and wonderful place to be, when things are running well.