Around Quote by Gong Li
“I have been waiting around to get the right script and the right director. For example, in the past, if a Hollywood director came to me with a script and wanted me to play a character, and she was a stereotypical Asian woman who gets into a fight and gets killed off quickly, that didn't seem to have much interest for me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hollywood Casting Discussion, 2015
She avoids stereotypical roles, seeking scripts and directors that offer depth and nuance.
In simple terms: She looks for meaningful, non‑stereotypical roles.
Key Takeaway
Choose projects that reflect authentic stories.
Themes
career
authenticity
stereotypes
Mood
determined
critical
Type
professional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film auditions
- script selection
- career planning
Key Concepts
representation
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a role worth pursuing?
- How can industry change stereotypical casting?
A Different Perspective
Opportunities for such roles may be limited.
![“I came across the script [42], and I read it, and I said, "I really want to do this." And when I had my agent call, they said, ah, you know, it's not what they're looking for. So, OK. And then I let it go for a while, and then it just kept gnawing at me, so I kept pushing.” quote by Harrison Ford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b04/harrison-ford-1782_agents_i-came-across-the-script-42-and-i-read-i_1163166.jpg)
