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Jason Statham says he prefers roles that fit his strengths
Jason Statham has appeared in nearly 60 films since his acting debut in 1998.
Before acting, he was a diver and swimmer who also sold jewelry.
Director Guy Ritchie spotted him while he was working as a model and cast him in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Statham is best known for playing tough characters with mysterious pasts and strong physical skills.
In a 2017 interview, he said he does not see himself as a trained actor who can easily transform into very different roles.
He prefers to take parts he feels confident he can play well, though he has tried somewhat different roles in films including Hummingbird and Spy.
His comments explain why many of his characters are similar, and the story gives no details about what he plans to do next.
Jason Statham said he prefers acting roles he believes he can play well.
In a 2017 interview, he said he does not want roles that require him to become a very different character.
Statham said many of his characters are similar and that he accepts roles he feels confident taking on.
He described himself as a former sportsman and jewelry seller who entered film after being spotted by Guy Ritchie.
- Who
- Jason Statham, actor.
- What
- He said he prefers roles that fit his strengths and that he feels confident playing.
- When
- He discussed this in a 2017 interview on the Jim and Sam Show.
- Where
- The interview was on the Jim and Sam Show.
- Why
- He said he thought he would not be good at roles far outside his abilities and training.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I only want to do things that I think I could do a good job at, and I think I'd be no good at that.
I'm not really some thespian that can adopt and chameleon himself into different roles.
I accept what I'm good at.
Guy Ritchie gave Statham his first movie acting role in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
Statham discussed his acting roles in an interview on the Jim and Sam Show.
Polygon published an article about Statham's explanation of his film roles.
- First film role
- Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
- First film role year
- 1998
- Interview year
- 2017
- Interview show
- Jim and Sam Show
- Roles mentioned as outside his comfort zone
- Hummingbird and Spy
Sources
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