I think probably like seeing women fight because we're generally not thought to be strong, especially in the case of this movie.
What is compelling with 'War Horse' is the jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring craftsmanship in this movie.
My father comes from a generation of film that actors my age don't even know about, which is really sad.
Actors' performances do not stand alone in any film, live action or whatever.
Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that's all you have.
I realised success as an actor alone wouldn't make me happy. I needed to explore my spiritual side in more depth.
It's important to say that actors can't act alone, it's impossible. What we have to do is support each other.
That's an amazing gift as an actor - to be able to say I have an audience in so many countries in the world and that people know my work.
I didn't ever think about being an actor. But I fell in love with it when I realized how amazing, difficult, and interesting it is.
With 'Richard,' I was excited to make this film with such an amazing role for an actor. Play a wide range of emotion and really invest myself in the character.
I love actors. That's my bread and butter, and I got to work with some amazing ones on '12 Years'.
The goal as an actor is to constantly surround yourself with amazing artists who challenge you and make you grow.
I think we all have a lot of darkness in our bellies. As an actor, the challenge of tapping into that, reaching down into that sadness or anger, is very therapeutic.
He who is incapable of feeling strong passions, of being shaken by anger, of living in every sense of the word, will never be a good actor.
The great actors always play themselves.
There were definitely dark nights when you're like, 'Maybe joining the military wasn't such a good idea.' But, in a way, it was the best training to be an actor.
I know what I like in other actors: truth. That's the best. It makes you say, 'OK, I'll go with you on this.'
The best thing about switching from being an actor to being a director is that you don't have to shave or hold your stomach in anymore.
Dane DeHaan, certainly, is kind of the best friend I've made through acting, in terms of another actor. He's fantastic.
No doubt, my role in 'Urumi' has been one of my best so far. It surprised me as an actor and made me more confident.
Even now, there are young actors who want careers as romantic leading men, and the best thing is not to reveal you're gay.
