Quote by Alan Cumming

The thing with film and theater is that you always know the story so you can play certain cues in each scene with the knowledge that you know where the story's going to end and how it's going to go. But on television nobody knows what's going to happen, even the writers.

The thing with film and theater is that you always know the

Summary

This quote highlights the difference between film/theater and television in terms of storytelling. In film and theater, actors can anticipate and control their performances based on a known storyline, allowing them to include specific cues in each scene. However, on television, the ongoing nature of the medium means that even the writers aren't always aware of the future developments. This creates a more unpredictable and dynamic environment for actors, where they must adapt and respond to unfolding events with less foresight than in other formats.

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By Alan Cumming

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