I love to be a working actor, and I love to read scripts as they come in. If I find the script or character that is interesting, I want to transform myself into that character.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I look for the character to be something interesting, the script to have a good story and be original, and a director that I admire.
As an actor, you want to do the best job possible, and you want the best scripts possible because it makes life more interesting.
At this point, I'm happy to be part of something special. As an actor I liked to choose scripts that I'm passionate about.
I need to react to a script, to feel strongly about it in some way. And I need it to be a complex character for sure. And also, I think a lot about what kind of audience there is for the film, what they're looking for and ways to connect with them in the playing of a character.
I really like acting but, just now, the more I read a script I find myself thinking I'd like to direct rather than act.
A script narration is like watching a film, and I react to it like an audience with my own instinct. After that, I look for what is my character, what will I bring to the table in that role, how challenging will it be.
My key interest in choosing scripts is character-driven stories, because there are so many stories that sacrifice character for plot.
I don't want to work just for the sake of working. Generally, if a good script comes in, I read it, and if it appeals to me, it appeals to me. And it doesn't have to be anything - it doesn't have to be the main character; it doesn't have to be a huge part.
I envision the script as a story in my mind, memorize the entire thing and have it play out. It helps me figure out where my character needs to go.
As an actor, you work to the script: that's our main priority. But you have to be aware and look around for things that help you bring that little bit extra, that touch of realism that rams the point home.
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