Character Quote by Joel Kinnaman

I look for characters that interest me, and a story that keeps me involved and makes me want to know what happens next.

— Curtis Hanson

I look for really great characters. I say great because as long as they're really good, there's something you can do. And really good…

— Matt Dillon

I'm first and foremost interested in the story, the characters.

— David Lean

I'm interested in characters. I love them, and I love to write them.

— Sebastian Lelio

I'm interested in characters and relationships.

— Dee Rees

I'm not really a plot writer - I'm more interested in the characters and sort of small events that propel the story forward.

— Sara Zarr

I'd like to be in anything that tells a good story and has an interesting character.

— John Boyega

I just look for characters I can relate to.

— Katie Holmes

I look for the character to be something interesting, the script to have a good story and be original, and a director that I…

— Josh Hartnett

I find my characters and stories in many varied places; sometimes they pop out of newspaper articles, obscure historical texts, lively dinner party conversations…

— Lynn Nottage

Stories matter to me. I look for a good script, story, and a strong part.

— Disha Patani

I look for roles where there is some kind of an arc to the story.

— Martin Landau