I think something that every actor wants, whether they've done four movies or forty movies, is they want to find the work interesting. You want to come to work and think this is going to be a challenge.
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Unfortunately, there aren't enough interesting acting roles in New Zealand to sustain a career.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The lack of diverse and engaging acting opportunities in New Zealand makes it difficult for actors to maintain a career.
Taika Waititi highlights the challenges faced by actors in New Zealand due to a limited number of interesting roles. This situation necessitates that talented individuals often seek opportunities abroad or in other industries, as the local market cannot sustain a vibrant acting career.
Themes
ActingRolesCareerNew ZealandChallenges
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing new actors, one might use this quote to discuss the local industry's limitations.
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