Character Quote by Donald Sutherland

I try to attach myself to people who really inspire me, and directors who are really passionate. That way, I can give myself more…

— Willem Dafoe

I know there are a lot of people who like to get very involved in their characters, but I, personally, find it too involved.…

— Henry Cavill

For me, what grabs my attention about the project is usually the character immediately and then the story, and then the people that are…

— Milo Ventimiglia

When I saw the script [of The Man], I saw the character and knew I could do the character. It's a relationship movie, which…

— Samuel L. Jackson

It's always about the project itself than a character for me. It's all experiential.

— Shea Whigham

If you understand your character and feel like it's a collaborative process, you're more inclined to dive into the deep end and fight for…

— Katheryn Winnick

I enjoy the writing process and producing; I enjoy seeing an idea come to fruition. I'm driven by very complex characters. You look at…

— Sasha Roiz

Every film I do, I'm involved with from the very conception of the project.

— Irwin Winkler

To work with a director that has emotional commitment and passion toward the characters, and the piece, and the experiences, it only enriches your…

— Jessica Lange

If you know what it is before you even start, it's not as interesting. Central to being an actor is pretending, and the adventure…

— Willem Dafoe

To me, it's about good work, a good story, and tastefully done. There's so many stigmas - oh, you're on the small screen or…

— Keshia Knight Pulliam

I like a role where some of the character's motivations are confusing or at least interesting.

— Florence Pugh