Jason Momoa Quotes

I haven't really had that many opportunities to play 'lead' so I guess I jumped at the chance. I have also never done any 'sci-fi' projects and thought it might be fun.

Actors are always looking for actor-proof parts. A part so good you can't screw it up!

When I went to the 'Rush' audition, I was blown away by the script. I thought it was fantastic.

I was approached by my agent, who said they were interested in me for 'Mr. Robot'. Then I binge-watched the show, and I was like, 'Uh, I would like this. Show me how I'm gonna fit in there, but yeah, I would love it.'

I had to focus and create a character in Bagger Vance, not just do my 'Will Smith' thing and get paid.

In many ways, I feel like having the opportunity to play Gogol in 'The Namesake' really was my dream role in many ways.

My very first audition was for 'Hot Girl #1' in some movie.

Acting is a humiliating job, from start to finish.

I hadn't even watched '24' before, and the audition was kind of far away. When I got the material, there wasn't a character yet, so it almost seemed like an assistant to Jack Bauer saying, 'Yes, sir. No, sir.'

I didn't audition for 'Fargo.' It was a straight offer.

I've tried to take roles with great demands.

It's, like, sort of a dream thing for an actor when they're told to gain weight.

I think that when you first read material or you first read a script or story and know you might be playing a part, it's important not to see yourself because it should be a challenge enough that it doesn't come easy.

There's another girl who was going to play Hilary Faye and luckily she wound up not doing it.

When I audition for something, I don't even want to think about who the other actors are in it, who's directing it.

Actors are at the mercy of roles that are offered.

My worst audition was for Tim Burton for 'Batman.'

As soon as I get time, I really wanna dig down and do some acting.

As long as the character is interesting and I have something to do as an actor, there is no reason to turn it down.

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

I hadn't seen anything of 'The Originals' until I was down to the end for the role and I watched the whole fourth season, and then, when I got it, I did my proper homework.

Getting a script and being like, 'Oh, yeah, I can do this in my sleep.' Who wants to do that? So, finding something that is a real challenge and is going to take all of you, I think, is more rewarding by the end of it.

I auditioned 5-6 times for 'Dangal.' I was just waiting for the final call, as there were about 15-16 girls who auditioned for the role.

It is really difficult to read a movie script about yourself and to think that a major actor - perhaps even Chris Pine - is going to play this role is really daunting.

When I was auditioning, I didn't know it was 'Daredevil.' Everything was secret. They're secret agents. They wouldn't give you any clues. I was a big fan of the show, and I think it helped me, once I got the part, to really understand the world that they live in. It helped me during shooting.