Actor Quote by Steven Soderbergh
“My experience over the years with working with people who are not actors or not trained actors is that you have to get to know them well enough to see what they have that's translatable onto the screen.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Conversation with Steven Soderbergh, 2015
Understanding non‑actors requires deep personal insight to translate their real traits into believable screen characters.
In simple terms: Know people well to capture their authentic qualities on film.
Observe and translate authentic behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- casting
- rehearsals
- character development
- director‑actor collaboration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can directors balance authenticity with performance reliability?
- What techniques reveal hidden screen qualities?
Non‑actors may lack consistency, needing more guidance.