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Kevin Durand Quotes

I think the first villain that I ever played was on Stargate. I was this superior being that would take over a human host and believe that he was the most superior being in the universe.

I think the first villain that I ever played was on Stargate. I was this superior being that would take over a human host and believe that he was the most superior being in the universe.

Kevin Durand
Believe, Thinking, Firsts

I was a hockey player, growing up. Being a big guy and being imposing, I had to use my size to protect my teammates. As an actor, I've been all over the map, but since I've moved to Hollywood, people tend to cast me in these more imposing characters, which is actually really fun for me.

Kevin Durand
Growing Up, Fun, Character
Source: collider.com

There's a whole new set of rules, in this new world. If you don't abide by them, then you'll perish.

Kevin Durand
World, Whole, New World
Source: collider.com

I'm always excited to carry more and more weight and responsibility within a story. It's all about putting my time in and showing people that I'm good and responsible and, hopefully, kicking ass in every frame.

Kevin Durand
Responsibility, People, Kicking
Source: collider.com

I've always been way more attracted to playing imposing characters than the hero. I've always been more intrigued by Iago in Shakespeare than playing Romeo. That was always boring to me.

Kevin Durand
Hero, Character, Way
Source: collider.com

I'm really open to anything that's good. If I read something and it's good, and I like the director, it never really needs to be a specific type of character.

Kevin Durand
Character, Directors, Needs
Source: collider.com

I did stand-up for a long time and I did classical theater. As much time as you could spend on a stage will always inform you and your job, as you evolve.

Kevin Durand
Jobs, Long, Theater
Source: collider.com

I feel the freedom of being able to find comedy in the darkest moments because it makes it way more interesting, I think. Otherwise, you're just cruising down a path that's been traveled millions of times. It's cool to find the strange truth in those moments.

Kevin Durand
Thinking, Interesting, Able
Source: collider.com

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