Actors Quote by Orlando Bloom
![“The thing with Ridley [Scott] is he's been doing this forever, he knows what it is he wants and how to get it. There's absolutely no messing around on set. Having said that, he's very accessible to actors, very open to what you want to do and willing to t.” quote by Orlando Bloom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b6c/orlando-bloom-1693_actors_the-thing-with-ridley-scott-is-he-s-been_1259957.jpg)
“The thing with Ridley [Scott] is he's been doing this forever, he knows what it is he wants and how to get it. There's absolutely no messing around on set. Having said that, he's very accessible to actors, very open to what you want to do and willing to t.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hollywood Talk, 2015
Ridley Scott is decisive and clear about his vision, yet remains collaborative and supportive of actors.
In simple terms: Scott is decisive but supportive.
Key Takeaway
Embrace clear direction while staying open.
Themes
leadership
collaboration
creativity
Mood
respectful
professional
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film set
- creative meetings
- directing actors
Key Concepts
film direction
actor dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain authority while being approachable?
- What benefits arise from collaborative leadership?
A Different Perspective
Balancing authority with openness can be challenging.
![“All of a sudden I pulled up short and harked back to Ridley [Scott] holding up the script in Manhattan, at the St. Regis breakfast room, and saying, "It's very visual, isn't it," and realized it was the key to my whole life since then.” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5c3/william-monahan-3226_breakfast_all-of-a-sudden-i-pulled-up-short-and-ha_1135342.jpg)
![“In other words, when you have someone [like Ridley Scott] with that authority, then you tend to be left alone. But they were good and they're really good people, and I'm a big champion of the BBC and I think that like minds find each other and I think that FX and BBC is a perfect match.” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/38f/steven-knight-2205_authority_in-other-words-when-you-have-someone-lik_940142.jpg)
![“I'm older and wiser. So and now having segued into filmmaking I'm looking at [Ridley Scott ] and what he does in an entirely different way and I have respect for what he does and how he composes shots. So that was what was completely fascinating.” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/084/denzel-washington-1345_different_i-m-older-and-wiser-so-and-now-having-se_756712.jpg)
