Most films are written and made with a hero around 35, or even 25.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We should be writing more great roles for women, period. Another problem is that movies are generally made for 14-year-old boys, and 14-year-old boys want to watch 25-year-old action heroes.
Since 'Heroes' started, I've probably had about 15 or 16 film scripts sent to me with Indian characters, and out of those, maybe one was good.
I would rather portray the hero if it's a really great film. All my favorite fictional film characters are heroes, such as in 'The Last of the Mohicans' and 'Robin Hood.'
In western countries, there are roles written for older actors. Films are made on them, including love stories.
I love the idea of a movie hero in a thriller who is able to get ahead by just his brilliance, and not with a gun or by being an action hero.
I made about 56 movies, I think. Not that many.
I was 28 when I played the role of a 65 year old man in my first film.
I always tell younger filmmakers, it's not just about the acting or the art itself. It's about how big of an audience watches your film.
I mean, movies are all geared to be basically under 25, and they're all tentpoles, explosions, excitement and all that - they take advantage of the big screen, which is great.
Cinema is much more than heroes and villains.