It's amazing, getting so close on so many things and not realizing the tiny details - that you have no control over - can make a difference whether you get cast or not. The first two years I was here was simply learning to let it go - not to let it get to me. Not necessarily the rejection, because I'm always looking forward to the next project, but the things that you have no control over are incredibly frustrating. That's the part that really gets you down sometimes.
Q. I sort of understand what you mean. I was an extra in the production of The Langoliers (a miniseries based on a Stephen King story) about five or six years ago, and it was incredible for me - who had done exclusively stage for years - to see how a movie was put together.
A. Every production has its own personality, and how they run. Of course the director completely determines the feel of the set, but the little things you'd have no idea about. Like when you film a scene you have to film dozens of angles and multiple takes - I had no idea going out there how long the actual process takes.
And other things - if I read a script that I fell in love with, of course I automatically thought that I was just perfect for it. Just the tiny details - literally it comes down to a situation like if the leading man is five foot six, I'm five-five. I'm too tall. Things like that which are just impossible to control. It's so frustrating when people say to you, "We absolutely love what you've done. It couldn't be more perfect than the work you've just shown us, but we want a blonde." [Laughs] Okay. I mean, that's Hollywood, I'm sure I'd feel the same way if I were casting. It's just frustrating when they expect that exact prototype to walk in the door.
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