Some actors actually think about what they're going to talk about during the interview - they read up and meditate and plan quotes and get all inspired. It's very smart, but it's so planned. I never think to do that.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
A lot of actors never talk to other actors about how they're doing things, or why. I think it's important to share the way you're thinking.
Actors want to be told what to do - they really do. But they also want to have an input and be recognized for that.
How come actors feel like they have to give some kind of personal revelation attached to the project?
Actors talking about themselves. Nothing better!
I really like to hear actors talk about acting, but I don't really like hearing myself talk.
Talking to actors is the same as talking to any other artists; it's getting into the moment for them, and making sure they can lose themselves in the performance!
Actors know how to talk to other actors in a way that sometimes other directors just don't.
The pressure is always stepping on stage with actors who are just so well-established. It's a scary thing. I haven't been around the block that many times, especially not on big projects. Dialogue makes things easier. When you start bouncing dialogue off of other actors, it becomes comfortable; it becomes conversational.
I think that different actors go about their preparation differently, but when it comes to acting, I use my imagination.
Hardly any actor objects to press. It's a question of it being done in the way they like to see it done, meaning to get down to the serious interview what the profession is so we can reach out to the people to help them get along.