"Some actors just won't bend, and then it's a bitch. You either fight or find ways of putting your words in their mouth and letting them say it back at you"
- Richard Donner
About this Quote
This quote by Richard Donner speaks with the difficulty of working with stars who hesitate to take direction. He is stating that when a star is unwilling to bend to the director's vision, it can be a tight spot. The director is then confronted with two choices: either fight with the star to get them to do what is required, or find a method to get the star to state the lines in a manner that is true to their own style. This can be a difficult task, as it requires the director to be creative and discover a way to make the actor comfy with the lines while still communicating the desired message. Eventually, it depends on the director to find a way to make the star feel comfortable and get the efficiency they require.
This quote is written / told by Richard Donner somewhere between April 24, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Director from USA.
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