Joe Dempsie Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Concept is what makes actors raise their game.”

“I'm the kind of person who, if I can't get something right, I get quite frustrated with myself.”

“I've always been a sucker for a dog called an Alaskan Malamute. It's like a little husky... my dad had one when he was younger.”

“When I was cast as Gendry, I didn't have any of the physical attributes the part required. I was astounded that I got the role, to be honest.”

“Audiences in every medium are becoming far more savvy. No one goes to watch a Tom Cruise movie any more just because it's starring Tom Cruise. No one gives a toss. Concept is what makes actors raise their game. Everyone's on merit now.”

“Casting young people is always so difficult, and they got it so right in 'Game of Thrones.' All the young actors are amazingly talented and so professional.”

“HBO spent a huge amount of money on 'Game Of Thrones,' and it won't be able to keep spending the money if it can't make it back from people watching it legitimately. It will have an effect on the quality of the programme.”

“I admire actors that consistently challenge themselves and play a wide range of different roles. Every actor has a reason for being an actor... it's boring to play the same person over and over again. People like Daniel Day Lewis, who completely transform time and time again, I look up to.”

“I still don't get stopped about anything else anywhere near as much as 'Skins.' The remarkable thing that I've noticed is how far that show has traveled: it's aired all over the world.”

“I'm a big fan of unflinching drama and bold drama. If you shy away from dark subject matters, there's only certain places for TV drama to go. If there are shows that can break through that and be brave, those are the shows that I personally enjoy watching. I try and do work that I would watch.”