103 Quotes by Famke Janssen

I try not to have high expectations of people because it just sets you up for disappointment, but it’s great to work with actors who are that talented and accomplished.

I love scary movies. The Shining and Don’t Look Now are two of the best.

I’m 5? 11" as I proudly say – just so I don’t have to say six feet.

When someone holds a knife to your throat it’s easy to be scared. It’s not hard to imagine what it would be like.

I want to work with great directors. I want to work on good material with good actors. I’ve probably done 20 movies at this point and a lot of independents. It’s been an incredible ride and I love it and I’m just going to keep going and doing what I’m doing.

In studio films, everything has to be boxed in, everybody needs to know beforehand – this is comedy, this is sci-fi, this is drama – and what’s the point of independent film if you don’t get to experiment?

I’m honestly so incredibly grateful for every opportunity I get in film industry. Don’t forget! I was born in a tiny little country in a small town and here I am working in Canada and America and it’s incredible.

I know Dark Phoenix is a huge part of the X-Men saga, so I’m assuming they’re at least going to want to touch on it, but I don’t know and I don’t know whether I would want to be involved. That depends on many different things.

When somebody walks into a room they give off a certain kind of vibe or whatever and at that point that’s how you’re going to cast them.