Well you just have to own it, I suppose. Own the character, which is difficult.
Meaning of the quote
To "own" a character means to fully understand and embody the personality and feelings of the character you are playing. This can be challenging for actors because they have to become someone completely different from themselves. David Wenham, an Australian actor, says that you have to take complete control and responsibility for the character, which is not always easy to do.
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