What Denzel Washington Told Me About His Process

Denzel Washington, said to me: “Prepare, prepare, prepare, and then throw it all out. Allow your character to reveal herself to you.“

When Denzel Washington stepped on our set, he changed the energy in the room.
He was relaxed, focused, quiet and ready to play.
We were about to watch a master at work.

Every take was an improv, an exploration.
He didn’t make a single choice - he allowed choices to happen.
He never knew where he was going and he didn’t care.

He was completely absorbed in his own experience.

I watched him discover truths for the first time, every time.
It was disarming, riveting and I couldn’t take my eyes off of him.
He captured me and pulled me into his world.

Why should an audition be any different?

We get to explore these incredible humans.
We get to bury ourselves in every character and walk in their shoes.

Casting Directors are praying for you to work this way.

They want you to take control of the moment.
They want you to capture them and pull them into your world.
They want to sit back and watch you do your work.

It’s not about getting the job.
It’s about getting to be this human.
It’s between you and your character.

Step into your power. Trust your own uniqueness.
You’re showing them what you would do with the role.