"The part of Mike Wallace drew me to the movie because I thought, what an outrageous part to play"
- Christopher Plummer
About this Quote
Christopher Plummer's quote talks to the power of a terrific role in a film. He was drawn to the part of Mike Wallace because it was an outrageous part to play. It was a challenge for him to handle such a complex character and he was thrilled to see what he might do with it. He was fascinated by the concept of playing someone so various from himself and he was eager to explore the depths of the character. He was confident that he might bring something special to the function and he was anticipating the difficulty. By taking on this role, he was able to reveal his variety as an actor and show his capability to handle any role. He had the ability to show his adaptability and show that he might handle any obstacle.
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