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But I feel that I have a responsibility to help the film and I have relations with the studio and with those who put up the money so that I can tell a story that I believe in.

As an actor, you're in the hands of producers and directors. It's important to find out who you're working with.

You need supporting actors to help to tell the story. For me, I'm lucky to be a part of the films. Being an actor, I'll take any role, whether it's supporting or leading.

Every film I do, I'm involved with from the very conception of the project.

I feel like my responsibility as an actor is to make characters as compelling and believable as possible.

I sign a film based on the story, the role I play, and the maker.

I think actors have a huge responsibility because of the vastness of their outreach. I am a big believer of the good that film, television, and theater can do, and I want to be a part of that. Throughout my career, I want to keep telling amazing stories and inspiring people.

I'm a Method actor. I spent years training for the drinking and carousing I had to do in this film.

You have to be involved and relate to the characters in order to make a film that is true emotionally.

Mike Nichols asked if I would do The Birdcage. Mike and I are dear friends but he had never offered me a feature role in a movie. My television career opened other doors for me.