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“I will see 100 or 200 and I will take my time with them and I audition them for the two main roles. If I like what I see, but they're not exactly right for the role, I'll think well I have this other role that might work for them. Sometimes I will write a role for them because I want to work with…” quote by Philippe Falardeau
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“I will see 100 or 200 and I will take my time with them and I audition them for the two main roles. If I like what I see, but they're not exactly right for the role, I'll think well I have this other role that might work for them. Sometimes I will write a role for them because I want to work with them because they're so good.”

Philippe Falardeau

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The creator evaluates many actors, matching them to roles or even crafting new parts to fit exceptional talent.

In simple terms: Casting involves flexibility and creating roles for standout performers.

Key Takeaway

Be open to adapting roles for unique talent.

Themes

casting creativity talent management

Mood

enthusiastic strategic

Type

inspirational practical

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • theatre casting
  • talent scouting

Key Concepts

role adaptation audition process collaboration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance original script intent with new role creation?
  • What criteria determine when to write a new role?
A Different Perspective

May limit narrative cohesion if too many roles are altered.

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