Dean Devlin Quotes

I've always believed that it's the film that chooses the actor and not the other way round.

Roles should choose an actor and not vice versa.

I think filmmakers are always interested in getting the best actor that they can find, the person who's the most right for it.

A director should cast a person who fits into their script.

Making the choice to cast someone in a lead role is a big one. You don't want to squander your opportunity.

I read a script and I know immediately whether that role is for me or not.

Martin Jarvis was to have played the part originally but I think I had longer hair or something, I know not.

We all were there for the readings, the screen tests, and we knew. We knew Dustin was the guy right away.

I have a secret aspiration to be considered for a part where it doesn't matter what you look like to play it.

I never look at the size of the film when I'm looking for a part.

We want the best actor, and that's why Matt Damon worked so well in this role, because he's a great actor.

Why do I use the same actors in different movies? One of the things I really stress in casting is I need to find someone who is suitable for the role in the movie. That's always the main reason.

I think I was first choice for the part. I don't know - that's what they always tell you anyway. I didn't have to do any audition for the part. Sam saw me in Dinner and the whole thing slipped into place.

The role of my agent has just been to get me in the room. If I can get in the room - say the character is just a charming man who lives next door - then I'll walk in there and be as charming as I can and they will think to themselves, 'I don't see why we can't cast him.'

I only really cast people who are desperate to be in it - who were dying to be in it, whose talent I believed in and were dead ready to do the work that was necessary.

Starting with 'Thirteen,' my known technique is to cast the lead, then find someone with whom they have incredible chemistry.

I think the way it works is that when you're casting a movie, you usually want to work with people that you believe in.

I have a very simple philosophy when it comes to casting, and it really is casting the best person for the role.

For most actors, it is the script that chooses them and not the other way around.

I strongly believe that when you are cast in a role, there will be similarity in the character and you - why else would you be chosen for the character?

I want to be a star who acts as well.

Casting is a big deal.

I'm not a snob. If I feel like there's a star that's the best person for that role, then that's who I get.

I want to be a good actress, I want to be a good person, and I want to play baseball.

I remember going to the audition for 'Corrie.' I wasn't an actor - what they're often looking for in these rooms is a character, not what's on the page. They want to see what you are going to bring. So somehow, I got the job on 'Corrie.' For the first time in a while, someone really believed in me.