Quote by Toby Jones

Four hours of prosthetics every morning, the jowls and the nose, and it was very hot so they're having to attend to it all day, and you're still petrified of so many things, such as, can I speak properly? Hitchcock never quite lost those East End vowels, even though he had the softened California consonants.

Four hours of prosthetics every morning, the jowls and the n

Summary

This quote highlights the intense dedication and commitment of an actor undergoing lengthy prosthetic applications for their role. Despite the hours spent on achieving a transformed appearance, the fear of not being able to deliver lines correctly still remains. The reference to Hitchcock suggests the importance of maintaining authenticity while adapting to new accents, even if subtle nuances collide with the actor's natural dialect. Overall, this quote explores the challenges and concerns an actor faces when striving for perfection in their performance.

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