Character Quote by Janet McTeer

What attracts me specifically to roles is the heart of the character.

— Tishuan Scott

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

— Florence Pugh

I love characters who are clever and smart, and you have to run to catch up with. I think there's something very appealing and…

— David Tennant

I tend to enjoy roles that I very closely identify with: fringe people and complicated characters, who might even be bad guys, or bad…

— Dylan Sprouse

I have always been open towards character roles.

— Priyanshu Chatterjee

I have the same criteria for choosing roles as I have always had: fantastic writing and complicated characters.

— Paula Malcomson

Honestly, a lot of the time the character roles are the best roles.

— Danielle Macdonald

As with anything, you need to keep your creative juices flowing and keep the character interesting.

— Sarah Michelle Gellar

I love character roles. I'm happier in them. I look for roles that have some kind of complexity.

— Emily Blunt

I'm drawn to roles because they excite me intellectually and emotionally.

— Kim Cattrall

I like playing a variety of roles and characters, as it forces you to keep challenging yourself.

— Gustaf Skarsgard

The thing I respond to the most is just great writing, interesting characters. I like to think that there is something fun about playing…

— Marin Ireland