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Actors want to be told what to do - they really do. But they also want to have an input and be recognized for that.

You need the actors to feel as much ownership of the performance and the direction of the story as you do to get the most out of everyone's potential. Part of it is just making sure we all have the same vision.

I think most actors feel an obligation to do right by the people they're playing.

Our feeling is that the most important thing on a set is that actors have enough confidence to try different things. If there's stress or tension, they won't go out on a limb because they won't want to embarrass themselves if they don't feel completely comfortable.

But actors at a certain point take the best of what's available to them.

You know those actors who have a sense for how they should be used? I don't think I have that.

Some actors give you what you want. Some you have to make do what you want.

Sometimes, as actors, we feel like we want to hold on and control where a character goes.

Good actors, you always know what they're thinking. That's why they're good actors.

It's very important to be able to distinguish the actors from the characters they play.