You have to sort of see the way that the character behaves, and what the character says and does, and claim it in the same way that you claim anything, really.
Meaning of the quote
To understand this quote, think about how actors bring characters to life. They have to pay attention to how the character acts, what the character says, and what the character does. Then, the actor has to make the character their own, just like how you claim anything else is yours. The actor has to really feel and understand the character in order to play the role well.
About Richard Roxburgh
Richard Roxburgh is an acclaimed Australian actor and filmmaker who has received numerous accolades, including AACTA, Logie, and Helpmann Awards. He is known for his roles in films like Moulin Rouge!, Mission: Impossible 2, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, as well as the TV series Rake.
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