Character Quote by Dacre Montgomery
“It's more difficult for me to get into a character in the lead-up as opposed to leaving it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Acting Process, 2022
He finds it harder to inhabit a role before filming than after.
In simple terms: Getting into character is tougher before shooting.
Key Takeaway
Prepare early for roles.
Themes
craft
performance
process
Mood
analytical
determined
Type
professional
educational
When to use this quote
- rehearsals
- workshop
- director collaboration
- film set
Key Concepts
method acting
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you warm up before a role?
- What techniques help you stay in character?
A Different Perspective
Pre‑performance anxiety can hinder immersion.
![“We actually did a lot of takes on this movie [J. Edgar Hoover]. I never left the set wanting more. That's for sure. I don't know. This was a very difficult character for me and a lot of the other actors here, and at times we went and did 8 or 9 or 10 takes on a single day.” quote by Leonardo DiCaprio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f3/leonardo-dicaprio-997_actors_we-actually-did-a-lot-of-takes-on-this-m_2260432.jpg)
