Career Quote by Parker Posey
“I thought I'd have a career playing women in the vein of Ruth Gordon, and we've seen that type almost disappear.”
About This Quote
The speaker laments the loss of a niche role for older women in film, reflecting on how industry trends have erased that space.
In simple terms: Loss of a specific character archetype
Key Takeaway
Industry shifts can erase unique roles
Themes
career
gender
film industry
typecasting
cultural change
Mood
nostalgic
critical
Type
observation
industry commentary
When to use this quote
- acting career planning
- casting discussions
- film history analysis
Key Concepts
role scarcity
ageism
representation
Practical Applications
- advocating for diverse casting
- writing new character types
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the industry create space for underrepresented archetypes?
- What impact does losing such roles have on audience diversity?
![“I was very obsessed with Ruth Gordon. I really didn't foresee me having any type of career as a leading lady at all because it was just blonds. I just wasn't the type - I was told that by casting directors. I auditioned for Running on Empty [1988] and The Mosquito Coast [1986], and Martha Plimpton…” quote by Winona Ryder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b0c/winona-ryder-1469_careers_i-was-very-obsessed-with-ruth-gordon-i-r_1896160.jpg)
![“I've gotten to portray things in [Christopher Guest's] movies that I wouldn't have in others.” quote by Parker Posey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/99e/parker-posey-3218_guests_i-ve-gotten-to-portray-things-in-christo_13443.jpg)
![“I don't want to sound like too much of a drama queen! But I'm not going to tell you, 'Oh, it's just so much fun.' It's work [working on film].” quote by Parker Posey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a3d/parker-posey-3218_cinema_i-don-t-want-to-sound-like-too-much-of-a_126907.jpg)
