45 Quotes by Chris Zylka

Going from ‘Shark Night’ to ‘Piranha,’ a guy holding a fish on a stick in front of you that they’re going to replace in post-production, it’s a lot different than seeing this animatronic shark that, if you get caught up in the moment, looks, acts and you sometimes think could be real.

It’s just so much more fun to play bad than good. Plus it’s just good to get that out of your system so it doesn’t show up in your personal life.

My mentor Jon Simmons introduced me to the Stanislavski system, which is so heavy on back-story. So you write and write and write these back stories about a character and then you throw it away. So then on set, if it doesn’t come, then you didn’t do your work.

I definitely read the comic books and got as familiar with the comic books as possible. I was always a fan of Spider-Man and most superheroes. There aren’t a whole lot of little boys out there that aren’t.

I just want to keep working. Longevity is really important. I am extremely passionate about what I do and the happiest I am is when I’m on set working. I suppose longevity and respect. It takes longevity to earn respect.

Read the script as a fan and try to create this community in your head. That’s the thing that a lot of people tend to forget – it’s not just about your character. Even if you’re a lead, you’re still supporting the supporting the entire story.

You can't really be picky and choosy for your first lead role.

It takes longevity to earn respect.

Every great story leaves you questioning. If all of the questions are answered, and everything is resolved, it's boring. There's nothing to talk about afterwards.