Bits Quote by Luc Besson
![“Cara [Delevingne] I wanted to be sure that she would be involved. 'Cause she didn't do a lot of films before I met her, so I didn't know if she was serious and so I push her a bit.” quote by Luc Besson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/707/luc-besson-14754_bits_cara-delevingne-i-wanted-to-be-sure-that_260192.jpg)
“Cara [Delevingne] I wanted to be sure that she would be involved. 'Cause she didn't do a lot of films before I met her, so I didn't know if she was serious and so I push her a bit.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Production, 2014, Magazine Feature
The director seeks assurance of an actress’s commitment before casting, pushing her to demonstrate seriousness.
In simple terms: Need confidence in collaborators.
Key Takeaway
Encourage commitment.
Themes
casting
leadership
collaboration
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
industry
motivational
When to use this quote
- audition
- team building
- project pitching
- career mentorship
Key Concepts
Artistic vision
professional trust
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you gauge genuine interest?
- What strategies build mutual trust?
A Different Perspective
Pressuring talent can stifle creativity.
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![“That's a KORTAN DAHUK. That's the first alien we see in the film [Valerian]. That's another artist. The first one was Chinese, the one with the space station. This one is American. Personally, that's my favorite alien. I love him. I love his profile and his face. There is such a sweetness and…” quote by Luc Besson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eed/luc-besson-14754_alien_that-s-a-kortan-dahuk-that-s-the-first-a_441749.jpg)
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