"When you have to play a character that seems to be a relatively decent person and seems to be like yourself, I think the trick in that kind of character, so that you don't become a cliche, is to find where their weaknesses are"
- Jennifer Beals
About this Quote
This quote by Jennifer Beals talks to the challenge of playing a character that resembles oneself. It suggests that in order to prevent becoming a cliche, one must search for the weak points in the character. This is a crucial pointer that even characters that seem decent people have defects and weaknesses. It is these flaws that make the character more fascinating and relatable. By exploring the weak points of the character, an actor can bring an unique perspective to the function and make it their own. This quote is an excellent reminder that even when playing a character that resembles oneself, it is important to search for the subtleties and intricacies that make the character special.
This quote is written / told by Jennifer Beals somewhere between December 19, 1963 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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