"My character was kidnapped by the Terminator and I was kidnapped by the Terminator production"
- Claire Danes
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Claire Danes' quote is a recommendation to her role in the film Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. In the film, her character, Kate Brewster, is kidnapped by the Terminator, a cyborg assassin sent from the future to kill John Connor. The quote is a funny way of stating that she was literally "kidnapped" by the production of the film, as she was cast in the role and had to be on set for recording. It likewise talks to the intensity of the production, as the Terminator is an enormous and effective character. The quote is a testimony to the commitment of the cast and team to bring the film to life, and to the dedication of Claire Danes to her function. It is also a tip of the power of the Terminator franchise, and how it has become a cultural phenomenon.
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