Some of the most intense affairs are between actors and characters. There's a fire in the human heart and we jump into it with the same obsession as we have with our lovers.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the deep emotional connection between actors and their characters, akin to romantic love.
Sigourney Weaver emphasizes that the relationship between actors and their roles can be as passionate and intense as romantic relationships. This metaphor illustrates the dedication and fervor actors invest in bringing their characters to life, indicating that the emotions experienced in performance can resonate powerfully, similar to those felt in love.
In practice
In a discussion about the depth of an actor's performance during a film festival.
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