"But I guess I like playing flawed guys 'cause it gives a place for the characters to go"
- Aaron Eckhart
About this Quote
Aaron Eckhart, an American star, is known for playing complex and problematic characters in motion pictures. In the quote, he explains his affinity towards such functions, specifying that he enjoys playing characters with flaws due to the fact that it permits the characters to grow and evolve throughout the course of the story. By playing problematic characters, Eckhart thinks the audience can see a character's transformation and development, which produces a more interesting and relatable experience. In essence, he believes that playing problematic characters is essential to telling a good story and creating a compelling character arc that audiences can invest in mentally.
This quote is written / told by Aaron Eckhart somewhere between March 12, 1968 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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