Actor Quote by Rob Reiner
“Each actor is different. When I did 'Misery,' Kathy Bates, who's a stage trained actress, loves lots of rehearsal. Jimmy Caan, who basically grew up on films, likes no rehearsal. He wants to just get in there, and whatever happens at the moment, it happens. So I had to do more rehearsals than Jimmy liked and less rehearsals than Kathy likes.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Director Commentary on 'Misery' (1990)
Actors have varied preparation styles; directors must balance rehearsals to suit each performer.
In simple terms: Different actors need different rehearsal amounts.
Key Takeaway
Tailor rehearsal time to each actor.
Themes
directing
acting
collaboration
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
instructional
professional
When to use this quote
- Film set
- theatre rehearsal
- casting decisions
- performance coaching
Key Concepts
Method acting
stage vs film training
director flexibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess an actor’s rehearsal needs?
- What risks arise from too much or too little rehearsal?
A Different Perspective
Balancing needs may delay production schedule.
