There is definitely something that has to be said for me liking the action, Lara Croft type stuff. I really want to explore that side of me.
Katie CassidyI think the teams biggest struggle is remaining a team. It's kinda like a puzzle, If one piece of the puzzle is missing then the puzzle can't be completed. Every team member plays an important part.
Katie CassidyYou can't really explain to anyone the experience onset, you actually have to see it to understand what we're all going through. Some days we can be on set 15 - 17 hrs. Plus then there's training.
Katie CassidyTo me, giving back is so important. It makes others feel good which then in return makes me feel good.
Katie CassidyAs an actor, you're supposed to be able to form yourself into different characters and different roles. It's a transformation, and it is awesome.
Katie CassidyI was a freshman and auditioned for the school play. Freshmen usually never got cast. I was the first freshman to be actually given a legitimate part and it was that feeling of 'Wow! I broke the system!
Katie CassidyGreg Berlanti, David Nutter, Andrew Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim are the people I wanted to work with. They're smart, they're funny, they're cool, they're edgy.
Katie CassidyFor me, I just like to be as fun as possible, but I do like to bring a lot to a character. Given the script or the show, I know my boundaries, limits, and how far I can go with it. As far as me choosing these characters that have a lot of personality, I don't necessarily think it's intentional. I just think that I try and come up with a backstory of who they are, depending on the script or how rounded these characters are, and just go from there.
Katie CassidyWhen I was younger, playing piano and guitar were all things that I wanted to do for a short period of time, like any kid.
Katie CassidyAttending ComicCon for 'Arrow' was so much fun! Seeing the fans excited gets me excited and feels really good.
Katie CassidyI went to New York for Fashion Week and girls showed up waiting to see me. It's funny because there's a group of girls who I actually recognize because they always show up. It's nice and I'm like, 'Hi girls! I recognize your faces!' It's just like a feel-good experience.
Katie CassidyThe way I prepare is through script analysts and back story. I create back story for a character based on script analysts, filling in as many details as possible. I also do a lot of research.
Katie CassidyI was in theater when I was in elementary, middle school and high school. I didn't know it would be an actual profession for me. I didn't think of it as a reality.
Katie CassidyI try to keep myself in what I'm doing and focused on character stuff, as opposed to getting wrapped up in worrying or being nervous. It won't benefit me, in any way, to focus on that.
Katie CassidyI ended up meeting my manager because my sister was a receptionist at a management company. My manager is actually my same manager that I have today. That's how it started. I worked my way.
Katie CassidyI try mainly to just focus on character and what my character's point of view is, with each person, and try to figure out story.
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