“It's not as if you can act bigger to fit the surroundings or the budget more. Whatever, it just doesn't work that way.” IfsWayFitBiggerBudgetsSurroundings Author:Famke Janssen
“I think there's a big misconception out there about actors and the choices they have. I think if you're one of a lucky five, maybe, you're that privileged, but most of us are living paycheck to paycheck and we're really extremely grateful for opportunities.” IfsThinkingBigsChoicesActorsOpportunityFiveLuckyGratefulPrivilegedMisconceptionPaychecks Author:Famke Janssen
“In studio films, everything has to be boxed in, everybody needs to know beforehand - this is comedy, this is sci-fi, this is drama - and what's the point of independent film if you don't get to experiment?” IfsKnowsNeedsFilmComedyDramaIndependentStudiosExperimentsSci FiIndependent Film Author:Famke Janssen
“Everybody gets typecast in movies, but you have to make wise choices. I'd say around 90 percent of movie casting is about the way you look, so you have to fight that. If producers had their way, I'd only be in action films, but I'm interested in a more varied career than that.” IfsWayLooksActionFilmChoicesFightingCareersWisePercentProducersCastingAction FilmsWise Choices Author:Famke Janssen
“It's never been important to be a huge star or to have some breakout role. If you're the lead, you get a lot more screen time and you get a lot more chances to develop that character more thoroughly than you would if you do it in a little supporting part.” IfsLittlesImportantCharacterStarsChanceRolesHugeScreensScreen Time Author:Famke Janssen
“If you do well as an actor, a good director will pick up on it, and keep it in the film.” IfsWellsFilmActorsDirectorsPicksGood Directors Author:Famke Janssen
