Andy Serkis Quotes

In terms of writing characters or stories, at least initially, there's no difference between live-action and animation. A good story is a good story, whatever the medium.

I'm all about the story. If I like the character and I think the story's entertaining, I'll do it.

I like character-driven stuff. It doesn't matter, the size of the part.

In the work that I normally do, you have a whole script, a whole arc, that you play. And I do believe a good actor will play every bit of information they're given.

What I truly get excited about is not the genre of a movie or the size of a part - it's character. I like to find characters.

I am good when there is something central about the character. There is always a human theme I attach myself to. I am really looking for something that is moving or enlightening or something with depth as an actor. I look for these kinds of roles.

Every actor turns everything round to their character.

I'm not the kind of actor who goes into exhaustive research for each role.

And I have the support of the writers: I have a great relationship with the creative team, and they have a good hold of my character and my personality, and they come up with some great stuff, and I'm forever trying to change it up, keep it fresh.

I'd love to do a film. I'd love to play a character that I know the beginning, middle and end of.

I'm an actor. I try to play a character in a really cool story, the very best I can.

For me, when I'm making a movie I like to stay in character throughout the day.

The script is a blueprint for the film - there are very few bad scripts that make good movies. If you really like the character and understand the utility it serves within the movie, that's a part of my process.

We are not the originators of the story. I think it's actually the opposite when you're an actor. You're telling somebody else's story.

I think sometimes actors are drawn to good television because you have more time to sell it, you have more time to shape a character, and to tell a story, and that's really appealing.

I just like a good story. I want the story to be good and I want the character to be different than the last one I played. That's not always possible, but that's what I want.

If I like the story and it's well written, and it's a character I want to play and they'll pay me, then I decide to do it.

I get to delve into some of the most creative experience I've had as an actor on 'Mr. Robot.' I think there's a wide opportunity for actors to do that now more so than ever on television.

The most vital thing for an actor to deliver a great performance is to be honest to the role he or she is playing.

Like any other actor, I also look for good scripts and want to portray some memorable characters on screen.

In theatre, you learn the story is more important than the actor.

As an actor, I always feel that each and every character in my films has to be distinct. The character Thilak that I play in 'Kavan' will be one such unique role in my career.

Actors, we like stories, we like storytelling, we love being a part of the story, and if you give us a story that's interesting then we'll want to do it.

All you ever really want is a great character and great writing. As an actor, that's the juiciest sandwich you could ever ask for.

Every actor just wants good writing.