McG Quotes

There's something really special for a young person to sit in an audience and discover somebody, and it's rare to do because so much of a movie's economics are based on pre-existing actors or actresses.

AMC has a track record for finding actors who have been working actors but not names yet and casting them.

I chose to deal with the underdogs on '1 Train.' I could've got the biggest superstars in the rap game, but why do that when you can let the young boys shine?

With 'Twilight,' I felt the actors needed to be up-and-coming artists that haven't been recognized yet.

I don't really like to work with actors that work a lot and are very well established already. In a way, I like to nurture talent and have it burst on the scene.

MTV rarely hires established talent. They groom nobodies that they believe in into somebodies.

Every actor needs someone to take a chance on them.

I was a big fan of Super Troopers, so working with the Broken Lizard guys was so much fun.

Obviously when you cast someone who hasn't acted before it can be a massive opportunity for them.

During my childhood, I was surrounded by actors, and all I remember is they were fun to be around. That kind of sticks.

I love finding new talent, to be completely honest, and my opportunity that I got to do 'X Factor U.K.' was just incredible. I will never forget it.

Eric McCormack is directing talent waiting to happen.

We are going back to our roots by cultivating new unsigned talent who otherwise might go unnoticed.

In the future, we'd like to support upcoming artists, people that are trying to be actors.

I've been lucky enough to work in pop culture, especially with people right before they popped.

But I think there are more good young actors now than ever. It's a medium that everyone wants to be connected with - it is such a hip medium going into the 21st century.

It strengthens the acting muscles to tap into other parts of yourself. When you can accomplish something that's unexpected, for you as well as the audience, that's really important. It's also very important if you want people considering you for other projects to broaden their view of you.

I love Marvel. I'd be happy to do other projects with them at any time. They're a great company - I love all the guys and girls over there - they always are able to get a really fun cast for almost every project they have, which is often. And, of course, who doesn't want to be a superhero?

Some good talent was just hanging around and waiting for someone to spot them and TV gave them the spotlight. Actors got this platform, which is so great, and could accommodate anyone.

I was the first studio executive to meet with Sean Penn after 'Taps' in 1981. I was anxious to develop things with him when nobody knew who he was.

It's wonderful when you happen across it as an actor, finding a young actor that is literally just starting out and you understand that to them the craft is the most important aspect of the job.

There is so much talent! Now, we may not have at the moment that transcendent next-level 'Stone Cold' or The Rock, but I assure you, they're there.

When people talk about first-timers, I always think of Spike Lee. In every film he's made, he has A-listers, but he's always giving roles to first-time actors and breaking careers. He's brought such wonderful actors into the spotlight, and I love that.

Superstars in every era have come from outside the industry, and that will continue to happen because cinema is nobody's birthright.

I'm having a ball on 'Glee.' It's a joy to be working there - the whole cast is so talented.