Again Quote by Stellan Skarsgard
“When Lars Von Trier calls me, I say yes without reading the script because often the script hasn't been written yet, and if Fincher called me again, I'd say yes without reading the script, too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2015
He trusts the director’s vision over a finished script, valuing spontaneity and collaboration.
In simple terms: Trust intuition over paperwork.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unknown opportunities.
Themes
trust
collaboration
creativity
risk
intuition
Mood
reflective
curious
optimistic
Type
anecdotal
motivational
When to use this quote
- accepting roles without scripts
- working with visionary directors
- making quick decisions in film
- navigating uncertain projects
Key Concepts
improvisation
artistic process
director‑actor dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize the creator’s reputation over the project’s details?
- How does spontaneity affect your artistic growth?
A Different Perspective
Relying on intuition can lead to misaligned expectations or poor fit.
![“I'm besotted by [Kirsten Dunst] now. I think she's just wonderful. I can't think for a second that however much she'd worked in America, she would never have had the chance to play [a role in Lars Von Trier's 'Melancholia' ] like that. You have to get outside of the States to do something like that.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9b/john-hurt-1669_america_i-m-besotted-by-kirsten-dunst-now-i-thin_1339747.jpg)
![“When I first met Lars [Von Trier] he was sat on the sofa wearing socks and sandals. He wanted me to imagine my cat had died. It took me a while to think about it, but then I felt myself physically crumble. I got myself into a state that was actually pretty hard to get out of.” quote by Mia Goth](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/80e/mia-goth-11297_cat_when-i-first-met-lars-von-trier-he-was-s_1190353.jpg)
![“I loved working with [ Lars Von Trier], but I've done two films before, so I was quite used to him.He's a man of incredible moods of course, but he's also a hugely perceptive man, and there's no getting away from that. And he's able to put that perception into something like film, so we're very…” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4c2/john-hurt-1669_able_i-loved-working-with-lars-von-trier-but_721205.jpg)
![“I think [ Lars Von Trier] is a fantastic filmmaker. No question. You've got to be ready for him. He's sharp and he's got a sharp tongue and I love that. He doesn't mind it back.” quote by John Hurt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e9c/john-hurt-1669_fantastic_i-think-lars-von-trier-is-a-fantastic-fi_697268.jpg)
