The whole film genre is one of deceit. It is the suspension of disbelief. That's what all theater and all film is based on. Rhys Ifans basedeceitdisbelief Change image and share on social
Film and stage are very different; I don't necessarily prefer one over the other. Every few years, I get a big itch to go back to the theater. To learn humility, to learn bravery and to remind yourself that the pistons that drive your craft are working on full power. And to remind yourself how badly paid actors can be. Rhys Ifans actorbackbadly share on social
It's a great life being an actor, and I wouldn't change it for anything. Rhys Ifans actorchangegreat Change image and share on social
I don't have a problem with green screen at all. I think children invented CGI. We invent worlds. A stick can become a sword. Or a bowl of stones can become a bowl of tomatoes. That's what children do, and that's what CGI enables us to do. Rhys Ifans bowlcgichild share on social
I'm a factory-floor actor: I learn the lines, I get there on time. Rhys Ifans actorfactoryfloor Change image and share on social
Villains are fun. I think the important thing in playing them is that they don't see themselves as villains. It lets you be a little more expansive. Rhys Ifans expansivefunimportant Change image and share on social
Don't be late. Learn your lines. Be good to people. Treat people nice. Rhys Ifans goodlatelearn Change image and share on social
The older I get, I'm really reminded how important the arts are to our wellbeing as a society. Rhys Ifans artimportantold Change image and share on social
In a sense, I feel a lot more an outsider in Los Angeles than I did in Newfoundland. Rhys Ifans angelesfeellos Change image and share on social