Mouni Roy Quotes

Being an actor I believe in doing a variety of roles so that the audience gets to see different shades of me.

I've had some marvelous parts, but I'm also asked to play characters who are kind of superficial people.

Well, usually when I finish one character, I'm looking for a role that's really different.

Over a spell of about three years, I played a series of roles that were, for me, all very different, but most of them came out within a six-month period. They all dealt with a kind of dark territory that in some cases had been mined before in movies.

I think every actor can agree that when you've been playing a certain character for awhile - no matter what that role is - it's always attractive to try something that's different.

As far as playing different characters within the character, I think that's fun. Very rarely, on TV, do you get to do that on such a regular basis.

I don't choose characters according to looks. I'm comfortable doing both glamorous and non-glamorous roles.

In reality, for me every role is completely different.

As an actor, you most often play relatively average parts, so to get to play extreme versions of anything, those are the most exciting parts.

Inside of all the makeup and the character and makeup, it's you, and I think that's what the audience is really interested in... you, how you're going to cope with the situation, the obstacles, the troubles that the writer put in front of you.

In my career, there have been three things that were challenging: playing gay; playing a Jewish woman; and playing Chekhov. The scariest part was playing Chekhov!

You know, I have some issues. But I just love to play different characters all the time, and I try not to repeat myself too much.

I'm an actor and I've created a lasting and memorable character named Frasier, who is not me, but who most people think is. So when I have a chance to play something that's different, I embrace it because it's fun; also in this case, he's a memorable character.

Making a film or doing a play are completely different experiences and entirely fulfilling, but completely unique. I also think one complements the other. People often say that theater is about flexing your muscles, and is actually real acting, whereas I sort of disagree.

I find that comedy is my specialty, but drama is slowly starting to move up in that rank. I've always liked playing a character that has depth and that I'm able to bring my own niche to.

I'd love to play more challenging roles, characters that would stretch my comfort zone and imagination.

For me and for I'm sure any actor, each role is a different challenge to prepare for in a different way.

Well, I've always been a character actor, you know, and you always get your share of character actors who are bad guys. So it never surprises me. And if it's good writing, you can find your way into the part well enough.

After we'd filmed one series of 'Kiss Me Kate,' everyone was saying: 'The guy's got great comic timing,' - that was the first I'd heard of it. I'm not a comedian, I don't want to depend on a singular box of tricks. I like story and characters, to take on world views that are not my own.

I wouldn't be able to tackle a character like Rosalee on 'Underground' without having tackled the many characters I've played before.

A script narration is like watching a film, and I react to it like an audience with my own instinct. After that, I look for what is my character, what will I bring to the table in that role, how challenging will it be.

It's incredibly fun as an actor to get to play different styles and different genres for completely different audiences.

My character in 'Hollyoaks' went through absolutely everything! There's not one emotion where I'm going to go, 'I don't know how to play this.'

I'd like to do something dramatic or a different kind of role, but I tend not to separate comedy and drama all that much.

I just like the prospect of playing lots of different types of characters and just the opportunity to challenge yourself, do something different and surprise people.