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“There are lots of actors who insist on speaking the lines themselves, and you hear the same thing from directors and the audience, but I don't think it's worth getting het up about. I think it makes more sense to use someone who speaks that country's language: that's what voice actors are for.” quote by Tadanobu Asano
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“There are lots of actors who insist on speaking the lines themselves, and you hear the same thing from directors and the audience, but I don't think it's worth getting het up about. I think it makes more sense to use someone who speaks that country's language: that's what voice actors are for.”

Tadanobu Asano

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Source Interview: Discussing dubbing preferences, Tadanobu Asano, 2023

The speaker argues that using native speakers for voice work is more appropriate than actors forcing themselves to speak foreign lines, and that objections are unnecessary.

In simple terms: Use native speakers for voice work; objections are unnecessary.

Key Takeaway

Prefer authentic language casting.

Themes

authenticity language film production

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • film dubbing
  • international releases
  • theater productions
  • language learning
  • audience reception

Key Concepts

cultural respect voice acting localization

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should authenticity outweigh artistic choice?
  • How does language affect audience immersion?
A Different Perspective

May overlook artistic experimentation or multilingual talent benefits.

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