Casting Quote by Abi Morgan
“I think casting is everything. You get a great cast and - certainly, as happens in 'The Hour' - so many of those performances on the page were transformed by those actors who took those parts and made it into something completely different.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on casting for TV series 'The Hour', 2016
Casting choices shape a story, turning written characters into unique, living performances.
In simple terms: Casting changes a story.
Key Takeaway
Choose actors who transform the material.
Themes
creativity
performance
storytelling
Mood
analytical
appreciative
Type
industry
insightful
When to use this quote
- film production
- theatre
- TV series development
Key Concepts
character embodiment
actor influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a cast transformative?
- How does actor interpretation alter narrative?
A Different Perspective
Great casting can’t fix a weak script.
