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.
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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.
When I'm writing, I'm writing for a particular actor. When a lot of writers are writing, they're writing an idea. So they're not really writing in a specific voice.
I've had experiences where I wasn't allowed to change words around at all because you have to say everything, exactly as written on the page. That's not fun for me. For me, part of being an actor is being able to contribute to a character's rhythms. If there's room to explore, you find a happy medium.
As an actor, I've always been interested in making sure I can perform the role and the lines in the way the writer intended.
As an actor, you're pretty much a hired gun. You are reading other people's words off of a page and doing what they want you to do.
To me, casting is all about finding a character within the actor off the screen as much as on the screen.
I know it sounds silly, but in auditions for film or TV, the words aren't as important - you need to get into the character and have the gist of the scene. But in theater, if you don't do it word for word, then you throw off your scene partner.
To have a part that is written for you certainly helps an actor.
I think that acting involves doing your job so well that you are able to help the viewer identify with the character.
Ultimately, as an actor, it comes down to committing to the text in the script.
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