Well, when you're playing a role, you have to think, 'What is ultimately motivating the character?'
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I do think you need to understand a character's motivation and perspective.
To me, the psychology behind the character is critical. So I work very hard to get into the mind of the man that I'm going to be playing, because number one, I want to understand why he's doing what he's doing. It's essential, it's absolutely essential.
When you have a chance to play a character people can relate to, it's rewarding.
Every role that I play is a gift and is something that I approach differently.
As far as I can tell, most actors' main motivation is self-doubt and neuroses.
What happens with every role, you have to trick yourself, you have to creatively find ways to explore the mental state of your character.
Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters. When readers start asking about character motivations instead of concentrating on the special effects, it means you're connecting with them on a personal level.
I like to be absorbed in what my character's doing.
When I get a role, I try to delve as deeply as possible into the character.
Character is the result of two things: mental attitude and the way we spend our time.
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