Actors Quote by Kenneth Lonergan
![“Some actors really like to do only a few, some like Casey [Affleck] will do as many takes as there is electrical power. At some point, you'll say, "Listen, I think it's really good." And he'll say, "You sure? You sure? There's not some other way we should try it?"” quote by Kenneth Lonergan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fac/kenneth-lonergan-21526_actors_some-actors-really-like-to-do-only-a-few_1588714.jpg)
“Some actors really like to do only a few, some like Casey [Affleck] will do as many takes as there is electrical power. At some point, you'll say, "Listen, I think it's really good." And he'll say, "You sure? You sure? There's not some other way we should try it?"”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing filmmaking, 2022
Actors vary in how many takes they need; some push for perfection while others accept early good takes.
In simple terms: Actors differ on number of takes needed.
Key Takeaway
Balance persistence with knowing when to stop.
Themes
creativity
perfectionism
collaboration
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- film set
- creative meetings
- acting workshops
Key Concepts
directing
performance anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to trust initial instincts?
- How do you handle a director’s endless questioning?
A Different Perspective
Too many takes can waste resources and stall momentum.
![“When you have people like Casey [Affleck] and Michelle Williams and they want to do more takes you don't say, "Sorry, that's it." And I also don't like to say, "It's fine, it's great." Unless it's clearly there.” quote by Kenneth Lonergan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/119/kenneth-lonergan-21526_fine_when-you-have-people-like-casey-affleck_3125576.jpg)
![“[With theater] you draw the audience into the room as best you can, and in film, you can draw them into the room, you can draw them outside into the desert, you can take them out into the ocean, you can do all these amazing things.” quote by Kenneth Lonergan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1af/kenneth-lonergan-21526_amazing-things_with-theater-you-draw-the-audience-into_597571.jpg)
