I made a concerted effort, last year and this year, to get a range of characters
ADEWALE AKINNUOYE-AGBAJEYou had that in the Carpenter version, and you have that in this prequel.
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I thought it was an interesting take on such a big-budget cult classic
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I remember in the Carpenter version, you got acquainted with the characters and really knew them..
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It just increases your possibilities of work because, if people know you can do just about anything
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The house was run by my mother, and because there were 10 or so kids, there was no time for individual attention.
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I was always led to believe you should take care of yourself.
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You really have to act your pants off to stay alive.
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You want to create something fresh, original, very unique.
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You don’t want it to be a replica or an imitation.
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I like the fact that there was a European, first-time director. I’d known of him because I’m from Europe.
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Because I play the trumpet and sing. I’d like to incorporate that into a character.
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So, whatever initial trepidation or fear I may have had was alleviated by those factors.
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It was a real character piece.
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I’m of Nigerian descent, from the Yoruba tribe.
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Akin is warrior or brave man
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The only way you can influence your fate is to put your soul into your performance and hope it registers with the audience.
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