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Cast Quotes

Words from actors on characters, casting calls, and castmates.

Actors often talk about the mix of personalities that make a cast work, from goofy side characters to hard-won roles. This collection gathers reflections on castmates and the craft of casting, with more on the people behind the camera in Director Quotes.

I'm usually cast for the more goofy and tomboyish characters.

Quotes by Yael Grobglas

A favorite cast? Lisa Kudrow, Anthony Hopkins, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman, and my wife.

Quotes by William H. Macy

The 'DuckTales' ensemble is clearly critical. There's the core set of characters - Scrooge, Webby, Launchpad, Huey, Dewey and Louie... Plus there's Gyro and Duckworth and Mrs. Beakley and so on. The cast is huge.

Quotes by Warren Spector

When I was eleven, I got cast in the last directorial project of Christopher Reeve.

Quotes by Vanessa Marano

Actor Quotes

To light a candle is to cast a shadow.

Quotes by Ursula K. Le Guin

Votes in federal elections are cast and counted in a highly decentralized and variable fashion, with no uniform ballots and few national standards.

Quotes by Thomas E. Mann

It's so rare to have an ensemble cast of women.

Quotes by Tessa Thompson

I remember seeing 'Les Miserables' with the original cast - this was in '87 - and I was blown away by it.

Quotes by Steve Zahn

I've been quite protected from the whole 'Lost' phenomenon because I'm not one of the core cast. So I haven't had to do the press junkets that they have.

Quotes by Sonya Walger

Ale Quotes

There is a certain security in having a great supporting cast.

Quotes by Seth Rogen

'Heroes' was a huge show with 12 cast members and giant special effects.

Quotes by Sendhil Ramamurthy

We had a good cast and we loved each other.

Quotes by Russell Johnson

I was not easy to cast, but also, I have never been typecast.

Quotes by Roger Lloyd-Pack

Cast is everything.

Quotes by Ridley Scott

Director Quotes

Every sport has its own cast of characters.

Quotes by Randy Savage

Anger is as a stone cast into a wasp's nest.

Quotes by Pope Paul VI

The cast of 'Zoey 101' are like a family to me.

Quotes by Paul Butcher

When you cast, you can't cast only visually; you have to cast emotionally, too.

Quotes by Niels Arden Oplev

Unfortunately, my system for tracking down funny female writers isn't methodical. It's mainly based on word-of-mouth, which can cast a limited net.

Quotes by Nell Scovell

Done Quotes

In Hollywood they usually cast me as villains or priests.

Quotes by Max von Sydow

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these cast quotes talk about?
They cover the experience of being cast in a role, working alongside memorable castmates, and the chemistry that makes an ensemble feel real.
Are these quotes from actors themselves?
Yes, most come directly from actors describing their own castings, including one who reflects on being cast in a project as a child.
Do any quotes mention specific well-known ensembles?
One highlights a well-loved animated ensemble, noting how the side characters flesh out the core group just as much as the leads.
What makes a "favorite cast" according to these quotes?
Several answers point to personal chemistry and admiration for co-stars rather than fame alone, naming beloved actors as favorite castmates.
Where can I read more quotes about acting and filmmaking?
Visit Actor Quotes for more from performers, or Director Quotes for the perspective behind the camera.

Whether it's a beloved ensemble or a single breakout role, these lines capture what it feels like to join a cast. Browse Actor Quotes for more voices from the screen, or see what happens once a project wraps in Done Quotes.