Throughout my career I've played a lot of parts that…
“Throughout my career I've played a lot of parts that might've been played by a man. They're human roles rather than specifically men or women. I've never been as hooked into that as a lot of women are, you know, like, 'There aren't enough roles for women.' There aren't necessarily a lot of good roles for anybody.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She emphasizes that roles should be defined by humanity, not gender, noting scarcity of quality parts for all.
In simple terms: Human roles over gendered roles.
Seek roles based on depth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- auditions
- casting decisions
- career planning
- script analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a role universally resonant?
- How can actors challenge gendered casting?
Industry bias may still favor traditional gender casting.