I get a lot of action scripts. I get low-budget vehicles that will end up right on the video shelf. I want to do movies that I want to talk about, that I’m proud of, but I also want to make a living.
Meaning of the quote
Dean Cain, the American actor, talks about the different types of movies he gets offered. He says he often receives scripts for action movies and low-budget films that may not be very good. However, what he really wants to do are movies that he can be proud of and talk about with others. At the same time, he needs to make a living, so he has to balance his desire for quality films with the need to earn money.
About Dean Cain
Dean Cain, an American actor, is best known for his role as Clark Kent/Superman in the TV series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman from 1993 to 1997. He has also hosted Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and appeared in the sports drama series Hit the Floor.
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