Quote by Philip Seymour Hoffman

Film's hard when you don't have any relationship with the director at all and you just show up. Then you really are just a gun for hire.

Film's hard when you don't have any relationship with the di

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of a strong working relationship between actors and directors in the filmmaking process. Without a connection or understanding between them, actors might feel detached and simply fulfill their role without contributing to the creative collaboration. In such cases, actors become "guns for hire," fulfilling their duties mechanically rather than immersing themselves fully in the artistic vision. The quote emphasizes the importance of building rapport and trust between actors and directors to enhance the quality and depth of their work together.

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By Philip Seymour Hoffman

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