I think I'm a character actress in a leading lady's body, but the industry doesn't really see me that way. Sanaa Lathan actressbodycharacter Change image and share on social
The great thing about the stage is that you have a structured month-long rehearsal period where you're going in every day. You have to have lots of run-throughs with theater because there are no second takes in front of a live audience. Sanaa Lathan audiencedayfront share on social
Kelsey Grammer is one of the best actors I've ever worked with. Sanaa Lathan actorgrammerhave Change image and share on social
Good storytelling appeals to me - good writing. Sanaa Lathan appealgoodstorytelling Change image and share on social
CGI is done after the film is done. It's through the computer. Most of the film is not computer-generated special effects. Most of it is that creature that is in the room with you. Sanaa Lathan cgicomputercreature Change image and share on social
I had never picked up a basketball before. I went through a grueling audition process. It was almost as if I was learning to walk. It would be like teaching somebody to dance ballet for a role. Sanaa Lathan auditionballetbasketball Change image and share on social
If someone has already done a role I'm about to do, I won't watch the original until after I'm finished playing the role. Sanaa Lathan finishoriginalplay Change image and share on social
I was working straight for nine months and I'm exhausted. I'm ready to relax for a little while and read. I don't want to work for work sake; I have to be excited about it. Sanaa Lathan exciteexhaustmonth Change image and share on social
Some of us just have to work harder to stay in the game. Sanaa Lathan gamehardstay Change image and share on social
I come from the theater, and I've done a lot of character work in the theater, but Hollywood stuff in film and TV, they've been more leading lady/ingenue type roles. Sanaa Lathan characterfilmhave Change image and share on social