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Ehrenreich: Unprepared actors slow down sets
30 Apr
Summary
- Established actors sometimes arrive on set without knowing lines.
- Lack of memorization can delay production and increase costs.
- Ehrenreich hired an assistant to help him memorize play lines.
Alden Ehrenreich has expressed dismay over encountering "very established" actors who fail to memorize their lines before arriving on set. He described the experience as "pretty awful," especially when significant financial investment and complex scenes, like explosions, are involved.
Ehrenreich shared that while some performers believe avoiding memorization keeps performances fresh, this approach can negatively impact the entire crew, leading to extended workdays and higher expenses for producers.
He pointed out that power dynamics often prevent anyone from confronting big-name actors about their lack of preparedness. To counter this, Ehrenreich has adopted a more rigorous preparation method.
Recently, he hired a college student as an assistant to help him practice and memorize lines for his Broadway play, acknowledging the unusual nature of their study sessions. His co-star, Patrick Ball, echoed Ehrenreich's sentiment, noting how guest actors are often surprised by the preparedness of their cast.
