I hear that from actors regularly. I didn't used to understand the concept of characters not being evil but misunderstood. But the more actors I talk to, the more I understand the mindset behind that. You're never playing a bad character. You can't judge the character. You realize they are misunderstood.
Misunderstood, yeah. And they are really honest in what they want, even though they might be saying something dishonestly on top of it. That's how they are getting what they want.
from Supernatural
I noticed you also did a couple episodes of Supernatural.
Yes, my character, Simmons, was on for two episodes. She was also misunderstood. {laughs} I will echo everybody else who says that it is an awesome, very warm set. The lead guys are hilarious! …show more content…
I was only on set a half of a day. So there's not much to say, but I have worked with several of the people on the show before on other projects. On the show, I played Rukiya Bernard's sister. And that was my first exposure to a military role, and so I started training for the role. I like a visual understanding, and so I trained in a military style to get ready for the role. And then I booked my next job on Rogue as a police officer. So even though the role on Van Helsing was small, it was a catalyst to help me get my next bigger role.
When I was preparing for this military role, I would get up at four in the morning to run so I could see what that might feel like. Not everybody in the military enjoys getting up at four in the morning to train. And I wanted to know what it would feel like if I did enjoy it. So I actually did it for a duration of time, and after awhile, I really liked it. It was quiet, and I was alone out there, and I knew what I was training for. I knew I was going to be better in my role as a result of doing this.
I know there are many approaches to acting, but it sounds like you are one who really tries to identify with your character and experience what your character would actually experience. You sound like you really want to get yourself fully immersed in the character in as many aspects as you
Misunderstood, yeah. And they are really honest in what they want, even though they might be saying something dishonestly on top of it. That's how they are getting what they want.
from Supernatural
I noticed you also did a couple episodes of Supernatural.
Yes, my character, Simmons, was on for two episodes. She was also misunderstood. {laughs} I will echo everybody else who says that it is an awesome, very warm set. The lead guys are hilarious! …show more content…
I was only on set a half of a day. So there's not much to say, but I have worked with several of the people on the show before on other projects. On the show, I played Rukiya Bernard's sister. And that was my first exposure to a military role, and so I started training for the role. I like a visual understanding, and so I trained in a military style to get ready for the role. And then I booked my next job on Rogue as a police officer. So even though the role on Van Helsing was small, it was a catalyst to help me get my next bigger role.
When I was preparing for this military role, I would get up at four in the morning to run so I could see what that might feel like. Not everybody in the military enjoys getting up at four in the morning to train. And I wanted to know what it would feel like if I did enjoy it. So I actually did it for a duration of time, and after awhile, I really liked it. It was quiet, and I was alone out there, and I knew what I was training for. I knew I was going to be better in my role as a result of doing this.
I know there are many approaches to acting, but it sounds like you are one who really tries to identify with your character and experience what your character would actually experience. You sound like you really want to get yourself fully immersed in the character in as many aspects as you