All actors bring something unexpected to the role because they have to translate what's on the page and make a real character out of the black-and-white text that's there in the script.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Ultimately, as an actor, it comes down to committing to the text in the script.
I think if an actor is right for a role, casting sees that, and the words that are on the page, depending on how it's written, can really help your character develop.
I read the script, and I knew it was a good part. It was written for a white actor. That's what I'm up against - I have to try to make roles happen for me that aren't written black.
The writer creates the role on the page and then the actor takes it and makes it their own.
I think it's incumbent on actresses to bring something else to the part which isn't in the script.
Sometimes the writing can be so good that the actor doesn't really have to do anything.
Actors look for characters. If they read a well-written character, and if they think the director's not an idiot, they're going to sign up and do some acting.
There's a certain arrogance to an actor who will look at a script and feel like, because the words are simple, maybe they can paraphrase it and make it better.
Usually when you get a script from actors, you don't have high expectations.
Basically, the actor's job is to pay attention to the script.