The ideal way to approach a character is to find something in yourself that relates in some way.
Jesse EisenbergIf you're acting, then there's a prescribed way to behave; whereas in life there's no prescribed way. So acting feels like a comfortable way to get through the day.
Jesse EisenbergI'm hardly the most notable person in 'Zombieland.' The other actors in it are way more famous than I am.
Jesse EisenbergI think the most important thing for an actor is reading the script and trying to figure out if you can play that character well. The last thing on my mind is if the director made good movies previously. It's not my job to know if that director's last movie was any good - it's my job to know if I can play the role.
Jesse Eisenberg