Actor Quote by Jonathan Tropper

I'll write a character with a certain actor in mind, but then once I start casting, I have to forget about who I pictured.

— Nicole Holofcener

As a writer, I always think about who my prototype actors are, in my brain. It's helpful, as a writer, to think about that.

— Carlton Cuse

I think there are a lot more writers who are actors than you know; they just don't have roles on famous TV shows that…

— Danny Strong

When we look to cast somebody who hasn't had any acting experience before, it's really essential we find somebody who at some level can…

— Anna Boden

I don't normally think of a specific actor. I concentrate on the character, and then when we get into pre-production, that's how names come…

— Jed Mercurio

In the writing phase, normally I try not to envisage any particular actors because I like to let the characters sort of reveal themselves…

— David Ayer

It's very difficult to put your finger on why a certain actor or actress will capture your attention, and you'll think they're right for…

— James Gray

When you find theater writing like in the theater on film but it's realistic, it doesn't matter who the character is, you want to…

— Jake Gyllenhaal

As an actor, you always want to find a piece of who you are in every role you take on.

— Larenz Tate

I think once you get noticed as an actor you get roles irrespective of the characters you portray.

— Abhimanyu Singh

I guess every character has a little bit of the actor - I guess for every character you play, the actor has to allow…

— Kali Hawk

I like actors who just are who they are, with a little bit of qualification to adapt to their character. But mostly they just…

— Michel Gondry