I've learned there is a void in adult stories across the land. Hollywood, whatever that is anymore, is losing their ability to tell those stories because they're not even thinking of that audience. Peter Riegert abilityadultanymore Change image and share on social
Ease is something that I think many admire in other people, in sports or whatever it may be. Peter Riegert admireeasepeople Change image and share on social
I got to learn from the American audience. Hearing what it is they're not getting. These are audiences, 35 to 40, an older demographic that controls seven to 10 trillion dollars. And the producers and distributors have convinced themselves this group doesn't go to the movies. Peter Riegert americanaudiencecontrol share on social
There are times when you have to fight for something you believe in, that you love. Peter Riegert fightlovetime Change image and share on social
I did a play in high school, then one in college. My first professional experience was off-off-Broadway. I'm conveniently blocking the title. I'm sure I was terrible. Peter Riegert blockbroadwaycollege Change image and share on social
You rely on a lot of things about learning to play a particular character. Peter Riegert characterlearnlot Change image and share on social
I apply the three gag rule, which is if I can read a script without gagging more than three times, then maybe I can say yes to this job. Peter Riegert applygagjob Change image and share on social
In 2000, I realized I had reached that certain age when the parts get scarcer. So I decided to try my hand at directing. Peter Riegert agedecidedirect Change image and share on social
Sometimes you make a connection with a writer or a piece of material, and there's not much to ask. Peter Riegert connectionmakematerial Change image and share on social
We don't think of them as acting, but we take on certain characteristics based on where we function, and those relationships draw out aspects of who we are as people. And that's what acting is. Different parts draw out different parts of your nature. Peter Riegert actaspectbase share on social