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Quote by Denzel Washington

“What we did [shooting "Fences"] was we got young students from Carnegie Mellon, the acting and theater students, and we had them as our understudies. I told them, "You have to be off book and be ready. If Viola [Davis] has to leave you have to jump in."”

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Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington is a renowned actor celebrated for his versatility and profound performances. He has been honored with two Academy Awards for Best Actor for his performances in 'Glory' (1989) and 'Training Day' (2001). Washington has been active in the film industry since the early 1980s, earning recognition for roles in films such as 'Malcolm X' (1992) and 'Philadelphia' (1993). more

“I had the kid [on "Fences" ] who understudied me so I could stand back and think about shots so he had to learn the blocking and everything. I'd come in early sometimes, and they 'd be in there rehearsing and working on their stuff. I didn't want them to feel like, "Oh these are people who can't be touched." We're all working actors; we're all trying to get better.”

People Thinking Want Feels Trying Sometimes Kids Actors Stuff Shots Block Get Better Touched Fence Rehearsing

Author:Denzel Washington

“It's tricky with monologues, and I never like to use that word. Like I told the actors, you are talking to somebody; there is no such thing as a monologue.”

Use Actors Talking Tricky Monologues

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“[Having monologue] are talking to somebody even if it's just to yourself, convince yourself if that's what you're trying to do.”

Ifs Trying Talking Convince Monologues

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“You start to find a rhythm and usually if it makes me laugh or comment in the editing room then I knew that's what's going to happen in the audience. That first reaction is usually the right reaction.”

Ifs Firsts Happens Rooms Audience Laughing Reactions Rhythm Comment Editing Make Me Laugh

Author:Denzel Washington