I don't know, I love it when I see movies with people who are not super familiar to me or people who I've seen in smaller parts who are suddenly getting a chance to do something bigger. For me that's very exciting. Melanie Lynskey bigchanceexcit share on social
The interesting thing about acting is using all your own stuff and having some kind of personal catharsis while you're working. Melanie Lynskey actcatharsisinterest Change image and share on social
I love festivals because I feel like I'm more of a movie fan than a person who's in the film industry. Melanie Lynskey fanfeelfestival Change image and share on social
I've done a gazillion readings that have gone on to be movies that are made without me. Melanie Lynskey gazillionhavemake Change image and share on social
I guess I've never really had a great desire to be a leading lady, or be seen as an ingenue. Melanie Lynskey desiregreatguess Change image and share on social
I think that for me as a person, it's very easy for me to hear, 'It's too difficult.' Or, 'You're not easy to cast.' And, 'You're not beautiful,' and this and that. Melanie Lynskey beautifulcastdifficult Change image and share on social
I read every single review, because I love film criticism and I'm interested. Melanie Lynskey criticismfilminterest Change image and share on social
I'll audition for something and then the feedback has been, 'The director wants you, the creative people want you, but the studio is saying no.' It's depressing, but I understand. People are investing a lot of money and they want somewhat of a guarantee; they want someone who's been on the cover of magazines. Melanie Lynskey auditioncovercreative share on social
I don't think I've played a lot of crazy people. Melanie Lynskey crazyhavelot Change image and share on social
There's not much of a follow-your-dreams kind of vibe in New Zealand or my family. Melanie Lynskey dreamfamilyfollow Change image and share on social