The excitement about independent filmmaking is that they're a little more open to taking chances. The studios are a little more careful, as far as who they choose for their film and what they're known for and staying in the genre because they know what works.
Malin AkermanI always did TV commercials and made great money to put myself through school. That became guest starring roles on TV shows.
Malin AkermanI think recharging is important, absolutely. Every now and then, you need maybe a couple of weeks to just chill out and let your emotions balance themselves out a little bit.
Malin AkermanWomen have a way of contorting things sometimes. We all have our moods, ups and downs.
Malin AkermanIt's definitely been a conscious decision to seek out roles that are different, in any way, from anything that I've done, just to prove to myself that I can do it and to challenge myself. If I can, then great, it will open up those doors and just prove to other directors and peers that I am, in fact, available for things other than comedy.
Malin Akerman