As an actor, you want to do the best job possible, and you want the best scripts possible because it makes life more interesting.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
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.
What really makes it fun for an actor is when the script is good.
When you first start out as an actor, you're just looking for a good part. As time goes on, if you're being held responsible for the movies themselves, you're looking for a good script all around.
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 don't think any actor has the luxury of knowing exactly what scripts are going to turn out well and what ones aren't. It would be wonderful to have that particular skill, and maybe people like Tom Cruise have it more than most, but you go into each project hoping that a good, if not great, film will come out the other end.
There are definitely reasons to do certain things, but I like to stick to good director, good actor, good script.
I have an idealistic approach to acting. I want to be great at it, but you can't be great if the scripts are not there and the director doesn't know what he's doing.
I always find that it's when a script is not detailed, then I have to do more work as an actor.
The greatest gift that an actor can have is good scripts because then you're relieved of the responsibility of trying to elevate the material.
Usually when you get a script from actors, you don't have high expectations.