I think it’s more fun to play a hero with an edge.

Meaning of the quote

Playing a hero who is a little bit different or edgy can be more interesting and enjoyable for an actor. The quote suggests that Shawn Ashmore, a Canadian actor, finds it more fun to portray a heroic character who has a unique or slightly unconventional side to them, rather than a typical, straightforward hero. This type of role can allow the actor to explore more complex emotions and behaviors, making the performance more engaging and memorable.

About Shawn Ashmore

Shawn Ashmore is a Canadian actor known for his roles in the X-Men film series, Animorphs, The Following, The Ruins, and more. He is the identical twin brother of actor Aaron Ashmore and has received acclaim for his performances, including a Gemini Award nomination for his portrayal of Terry Fox.

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My power is the ability to control water molecules and form them into ice.

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So it wasn’t actually that bad, it took a couple of weeks to sort of get used to uh, you know, standing around and pretending to have ice shoot out of your hand, but once you got used to that it uh, it was actually not that hard.

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I think Ian McKellen made it all happen, because he used to throw dinner parties and invite everyone over.

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There are rumors, rumors, rumors. I’m always the last one to know about these things, literally.

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I would love to be able to pursue music as a career but honestly, I’m just not good enough.

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As a teenager at high school, I felt like an outsider.

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Getting to play superheros is a pretty good job.

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Above and beyond having the social life, to have a core group of people that you work with and spend time with and learn how to work with is a nice thing.

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I read the comics long before I was ever involved with the films.

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It doesn’t get more iconic than Terry Fox.

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Instead of being on teams at school, I was preparing for auditions.

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