--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The last thing I want to do is having…" description: "\"The last thing I want to do is having someone get behind a Montgomery Clift biopic, and then just do the first script that came out. Sometimes it takes..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8b/matt-bomer-2221_age_the-last-thing-i-want-to-do-is-having-so_45708.jpg" --- # The last thing I want to do is having someone get behind a… ![“The last thing I want to do is having someone get behind a Montgomery Clift biopic, and then just do the first script that came out. Sometimes it takes a long time for these things to gestate. And I'm only going to do it if it's the right story that's told for the right reason, and that's relevant…” quote by Matt Bomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8b/matt-bomer-2221_age_the-last-thing-i-want-to-do-is-having-so_45708.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8b/matt-bomer-2221_age_the-last-thing-i-want-to-do-is-having-so_45708.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f8b/matt-bomer-2221_age_the-last-thing-i-want-to-do-is-having-so_45708.jpg) > “The last thing I want to do is having someone get behind a Montgomery Clift biopic, and then just do the first script that came out. Sometimes it takes a long time for these things to gestate. And I'm only going to do it if it's the right story that's told for the right reason, and that's relevant to this day and age, as much as it pays homage to who this man was. Should that happen during the time when I'm still young enough to play him, perfect. And if not, hopefully someone else will get to play him because I do think it's an incredible story.” [Matt Bomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/matt-bomer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker stresses the importance of waiting for a story about Montgomery Clift that is both timely and respectful, rather than rushing into a subpar biopic. **In simple terms:** Prioritize authenticity and relevance over quick production. Key Takeaway Delay projects until they serve a meaningful purpose. Themes authenticity legacy artistic integrity timeliness responsibility Mood thoughtful determined reflective Type statement philosophical When to use this quote - film development meetings - casting decisions - studio green‑lighting - historical retrospectives Key Concepts biopic creation storytelling standards career timing Practical Applications - guiding producers on project selection - informing actors about role suitability Questions to Reflect On - What criteria should determine when a biopic is ready? - How does an actor’s age affect their connection to a historical figure? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Age](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/age/) [Homage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/homage/) [Men](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/men/) [Play](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/play/) [Reason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/reason/) [Stories](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/stories/) [Thinking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/thinking/) [Time](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/time/) ## Related quotes > [I'd like to really make the Montgomery Clift biopic happen.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/matt-bomer/i-d-like-to-really-make-the-montgomery-clift-biopic-happen/) [Matt Bomer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/matt-bomer/) > [I hope that's what the performance is in 'Euphoria.' 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