What do actors look for in their next characters?

Salon
Salon
  • 3 years ago
Ever wonder how actors choose their roles? Salon asked award-winning actors what qualities they look for in a script and how they embody that character. Watch the video above to hear from Rosamund Pike, Julia Stiles, Randall Park, Louie Anderson and Margo Martindale.

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