Albert Finney Quotes

I think the first thing I consider is whether I like the script. Once that is done, the next thing I look for is my part in the movie. Many a times you come across good offers, but the part they are offering might not be challenging. So, I don't take up that film.

What I look for in a script is the plot point and whether they're strong, obviously, or not, whether the characters are rich or not, and if I can do justice to the character or not. Some movies you look at and the script is so bad that no one can do anything with the script.

If I ideally can, I'd do a comedy, and then I would do something where I'm a mental patient, and then I'd go back and do a comedy so I can continue to express myself in different ways.

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

For me, I'm always looking for the opportunity for a character that challenges me and lets me play two for the price of one.

I know Mama Rose is a great role and I love having a chance to do it.

Originally they wanted me to be Buster but I really like the Tobias part.

I love an acting challenge, and I love getting to sit down with my script and do all my drama work.

It was my first straight dramatic role, and the most adult, intelligent one I have ever played.

So I regard my part in Genevieve as a real challenge.

My goal on my bucket list is to write a romantic comedy movie.

I've done romantic comedy, and I don't get to flex that muscle often.

The chance to play a romantic character who kisses somebody onscreen was one of the elements that made me want to do 'The Stand.' The more you can do, the better, and I've been known as a character actor.

As it is, I have a limited range as an actor - light comedy. I have never been a fan of romantic comedies, and yet that is what I have ended up mostly doing.

Acting can be pretty challenging. I can't say making a romantic comedy is challenging, but to do anything well, you have to put yourself into it.

There are definitely scripts I start reading, where it doesn't interest me. Maybe it'll be a good movie, but the character doesn't intrigue me.

Coming from 'V' into 'Homeland' was a really big change and the best gift as an actor you can get - which is to transform so drastically from one genre to the next, from lizard to human being!

When I choose a role, I look for that spark that tells me it's going to work. Is the role fresh? What does it have for the actor in me? Those are the only things any actor should be concerned about, really.

I have absolutely no problem on doing a negative character. If that matches up to my acting caliber, I will definitely do that.

I think people need to understand the amount of emotions I can pull off. I want films I'm offered to have these dimensions.

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

I'd previously done 'Expelled,' and that was more on the comedy side, so I really wanted to challenge myself and see if I could actually do a drama.

As soon as I saw the script for 'Moonlight Drawn By Clouds,' I thought it was fun, and I really wanted to do it.

I have never been of the opinion that I will only play the lead in a serial. For me, just the role needs to be good.

I don't want to do films where I'm just there with nothing much to do.