Casts Quote by Penelope Douglas

In real life, every person is the leading man or woman. We don't think of ourselves as supporting or character actors.

— Wallace Shawn

It's actually easier to play a leading role than it is to play a supporting role.

— Carey Mulligan

You know, I find it so difficult being a... as a matter of fact, little do people know that most of the leading members…

— Werner Klemperer

With supporting roles, you just want really good actors that can make it bigger than what's there.

— Andrew Haigh

I'm a character actor and that's what I do. All the roles that I've had have been mainly support roles, because character actors don't…

— Samuel L. Jackson

I think everybody understands the fact that the right person will be cast for the role. So it's not theirs really to lose; they're…

— Hannah Simone

There's a fine line between lead actor and supporting actor.

— Ron Cephas Jones

I don't believe in terminologies like 'lead role' or 'supporting role' or 'cameo role,' etc.

— Paresh Rawal

You need supporting actors to help to tell the story. For me, I'm lucky to be a part of the films. Being an actor,…

— Robert Maillet

If you work in casting, it's sort of not cool to want to act. A lot of people think that casting directors are frustrated…

— Catherine Keener

It's very difficult to put your finger on why a certain actor or actress will capture your attention, and you'll think they're right for…

— James Gray

If you cast your supporting cast well, it should be seamless. You shouldn't even notice who's a big part and who's a small part.…

— Thea Sharrock