I’m not a method actor; I hope you know that!
JASON STATHAMI’m not a method actor; I hope you know that!
JASON STATHAMI know, a lot of the films I’ve done, it’s obvious I’m going to beat up six guys and just walk out the door. There’s not a lot of motivating factors – it’s just action for the sake of action.
JASON STATHAMThere is something about yourself that you don’t know.
JASON STATHAMLook at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.
JASON STATHAMI like Jackie Chan because I’ve been a fan of Jackie’s forever. He’s broken every bone in his body for his commitment and dedication to doing his own stunts. So he’s the real deal.
JASON STATHAMGuy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.
JASON STATHAMThe thing about the UK is we don’t really make that many great movies.
JASON STATHAMI’m prepared to take risks. And every movie that I do is a risk. No one knows what the movie is going out turn out like.
JASON STATHAMAnd it was a great experience, you know, to travel the world and compete at a certain level. It teaches you discipline, focus, and certainly keeps you out of trouble.
JASON STATHAMIn L.A., it’s very hard to have some kind of conscience of some style out there. The weather’s too hot; there’s no seasons.
JASON STATHAMI’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.
JASON STATHAMA lot of actors are frustrated because they want to do things that are different and test themselves. Character actors are always looking for something the opposite of what they did.
JASON STATHAMI think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what’s needed.
JASON STATHAMWell, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.
JASON STATHAMA lot of action movies today seem to have scenes that just lead up to the action.
JASON STATHAMI love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
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