Quote by Derek Jacobi

Real-life people are often the hardest to play, people that you recreate who have actually lived, because you have to live up to people's knowledge of those characters.

Real-life people are often the hardest to play, people that

Summary

This quote highlights the challenge that actors face when portraying real-life characters in films or plays. Unlike fictitious characters, real-life individuals already have a defined image in people's minds. Consequently, actors must strive to accurately replicate the personality and mannerisms of these individuals to meet audience expectations. It is often daunting as actors must live up to people's pre-existing knowledge and perception of the characters they are portraying. Ultimately, the quote emphasizes the difficulty and pressure associated with playing real-life individuals.

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