I think it's counterproductive for actors to come to the set with well-thumbed copies of the book their film is adapted from. Charles Dance actoradaptbook Change image and share on social
I like approbation. Any actor who tells you they don't is lying. Charles Dance actorapprobationlie Change image and share on social
My face lends itself to austere characters, and unless they're two-dimensional, I will do them. Any actor will tell you that an interesting villain is much more interesting to play. Charles Dance actorausterecharacter Change image and share on social
We have to take risks in British television. It has to stop playing to the lowest common denominator and patronising people. Charles Dance britishcommondenominator Change image and share on social
You have to attempt to be objective about yourself. Charles Dance attemptobjective Change image and share on social
A while ago, I did a television adaptation of 'Bleak House,' and the character I played, as far as I was concerned, had no redeeming features whatsoever. I wasn't about to try to find any; I didn't need to. Charles Dance adaptationagobleak share on social
I've never been one for late nights, which is why I have always preferred making films to theatre. A play takes over your life: you start to feel sick at lunchtime, and by mid-afternoon, you're wishing for a bomb scare so the whole thing will be called off. Of course, if the evening goes well and you get the applause, then it's wonderful. Charles Dance afternoonapplausebomb share on social
There is a huge fan base; they're very knowledgeable and very loyal. I was astonished - before I started working on the series, I didn't know anything about 'Game of Thrones.' I hadn't heard of the books. Charles Dance astonishbasebook share on social
When you have a label stuck on you, people tend to believe it. If someone calls you suave and debonair, you only get offered parts in a suit and a collar and tie. It just so happens I wear them reasonably well. Charles Dance callcollardebonair share on social