So, most of it was done over the phone. But one of the…
“So, most of it was done over the phone. But one of the first things I did as a director, because it's one of the first things you should do, even though most don't, is to ask good actors who they think is right for the part. They know better than anybody. But without missing a beat Maggie said Pauline Collins. I didn't know Pauline because I hadn't seen Shirley Valentine, but then I saw this thing that she did with Woody Allen [You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger], in which she was wonderful as a psychic, and I said to her on the phone: "The dialogue seemed improvised."”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A director should trust actors' instincts about casting, as they understand the role better than anyone else.
In simple terms: Trust actors' casting instincts.
Key Takeaway
Ask actors for casting advice.
Themes
collaboration
casting
trust
intuition
Mood
reflective
professional
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- Film casting
- directorial meetings
- actor auditions
Key Concepts
Actor agency
creative decision-making
casting dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance actor input with your vision?
- When might you override an actor's suggestion?
A Different Perspective
Actors may lack objectivity; personal bias can affect choices.