The truth of the matter is the real industry is in LA and the cream of the talent is there.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that the most important part of the entertainment industry is located in Los Angeles, and the best and most talented people in the industry can be found there. This suggests that if you want to become successful in acting or other entertainment-related careers, you should focus your efforts on working in the Los Angeles area, where the heart of the industry is.
About Charlie Hunnam
Charlie Hunnam is an English actor and screenwriter best known for his roles in the FX series Sons of Anarchy, Pacific Rim, and King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. He has been nominated twice for the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor and has appeared in numerous other films and TV shows throughout his career.
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And I just want to work with good directors and good people.
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It’s generally more fun playing the villain.
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If I went to them all dressed up and flashed a nice smile for the cameras it would probably be easier for me to get work. But I just can’t tolerate it.
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It could be my downfall, but I don’t think it is – Hollywood is run on perception, and if you stray off the path of what you want to do with your career, it’s suicide.
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I bought a house, and I’ve been decorating it.
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If I’d seen a grown man beating a crippled boy, of course I’d intervene. If my father died and left my mother destitute, it’s your instinct to take care of her. So when I started to think about it in those terms, it started to make sense to me.
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