Then they started pulling me in and I was very resistant. All the other actors would be saying write more, more dialogue for me, and I’d always be saying ‘No, less, less’.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that Peter Berg, as an actor, preferred to have less dialogue in a scene rather than more. While other actors wanted their parts to be expanded, Berg wanted his role to be more concise and minimalist. He was resistant to having too much dialogue, preferring a more understated performance.
About Peter Berg
Peter Berg is an American director, producer, writer, and actor known for films like Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor, and Spenser Confidential. He has also had a successful acting career, appearing in various films and TV shows.
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