I think casting a show is an art form in and of itself. We're all so different - the cast is made up partly of real stand-ups, partly of actors, and then partly of just legendary actors.
Ari GraynorThe best and most talented directors - and I think it goes for people too - are the most confident in giving room to their actors and trusting them.
Ari GraynorThe only thing that I'm not willing to do is really stupid, horribly written sitcoms. It can be tempting during pilot season time, but I realized this a while ago when I almost signed my life away to a stupid pilot.
Ari GraynorAs I've grown as a person and gotten to know myself more - the question of how someone becomes who they become has gotten really interesting to me.
Ari GraynorBabies are born whole and then they go through experiences in life that chip away at some of that, and it becomes learned behavior.
Ari GraynorOnce you do something that people respond to, they understandably think of you in that way, and you want to work and it's fun and it's wonderful. I think a lot of people in all different fields find themselves in a moment of repeating certain beats. There's also a moment that is personally related to age as well - in whatever field you're in, you say, "Wait a minute, where am I and how did I get here? How has this changed from my original intent and what do I want to do about that now?" That's part of the process.
Ari Graynor