Casting Quote by Sibel Kekilli

When you deal with a film that takes place in Europe, and you're going to work in English, you'd better work with European actors.

— Norman Jewison

I don't think there is such a thing as a German movie star. There are respected actors, but we are not publicized like TV…

— Barbara Sukowa

In some cases, the casting directors have casted blindly and have not looked into my ethnic background

— Mario Lopez

I've always found it strange that a director can hire any designer he wants from any country. But if he hires a foreign actor,…

— Kevin Spacey

The system in Germany is different, as you sign up with a company for two or three years, and you work exclusively with them;…

— Tom Wlaschiha

I think Europeans have enough tradition and respect for the experience and body of work of an actress that they don't sell out to…

— Kathleen Turner

I've been pretty lucky to work with directors who were quite influenced by European cinema.

— Alexandre Desplat

I definitely won't play the bad German, the Nazi German, here in Hollywood or wherever.

— Sebastian Koch

As a director you want to have actors, not only surpassing themselves, but also going somewhere, going different places.

— Xavier Dolan

Don't try to guess what a casting director wants.

— Sian Clifford

I don't believe that all actors should end up being directors.

— Rebecca Hall

Directors say that you should get actors before they are recognized. They will be a pain in the...or have an opinion.

— Dianne Wiest