It's not like every director in every movie is seeking me out by any means, there are a lot of things I'm not suited for, a lot of things I'm not interested in, and a lot of things that directors wouldn't be interested in me for. John Hawkes directorinterestlot share on social
A lot of times, you just don't get the jobs you want to get. John Hawkes joblottime Change image and share on social
It seems like every year Hollywood makes an attempt to retell the Manson story, and I just couldn't be less interested in it. It's not really our crowning achievement as a civilisation. I'm not saying it shouldn't be done, but it just bores me. John Hawkes achievementattemptbore share on social
For me and for I'm sure any actor, each role is a different challenge to prepare for in a different way. John Hawkes actorchallengeprepare Change image and share on social
It's probably odd for someone to read an interview where the interviewee is worried about exposure while they're talking in an interview. John Hawkes exposureinterviewinterviewee Change image and share on social
You don't really ever think you're that crazy person you're playing. John Hawkes crazypersonplay Change image and share on social
If you're telling a story it's always best not to play the ending. John Hawkes endplaystory Change image and share on social
For the last 20 years of my life, I've had the mantra to do amazing parts with amazing people in amazing projects, so I'm attracted to good story, writing and character and good people. That's what I'm always searching for and I don't think that's ever going to change. John Hawkes amazeattractchange share on social
When I over-prepare, I try to let it all go and forget all about it when the camera rolls, so I can just be present with the other actors and allow what's going to happen to happen without too much preconception. John Hawkes actorcameraforget share on social
I've never had any delusions about being a leading man, and it's not sour grapes to say that in the best films that I've always enjoyed, the cliched leading man type isn't a part of the picture. John Hawkes clichdelusionenjoy Change image and share on social
