I really enjoy the direct dialogue with the fans. I'm very cognizant of my audience. I'm a trained storyteller and entertainer, and I know I wouldn't be able to work at the level I work at if people didn't enjoy what I did.
Elizabeth BanksI'm actively looking for things to direct again. I had such an amazing experience on this. I really am spoiled.
Elizabeth BanksYou always agree with other actor beforehand: Are we going to fake it or are you OK with me hitting you? I've never met an actor who doesn't want to really go there. I would be disappointed in myself if I was like "Don't hit me."
Elizabeth BanksI really like action. I really liked running around. I loved being really physical. I'm a big believer in it's okay if this job is really about entertaining people.
Elizabeth BanksIt's really hard to stay healthy over the long term of making a movie so that's why those things matter when you're trying to keep your health, literally.
Elizabeth BanksI think it's important to present role models for young women coming up. I really do believe you can't be what you can't see, and representation matters. So, for me, it's the idea of putting women in media in ways that present them as having power, being heard, being true to themselves, and done from the perspective of women.
Elizabeth Banks