“I think the most important thing for an actor is reading the script and trying to figure out if you can play that character well. The last thing on my mind is if the director made good movies previously. It's not my job to know if that director's last movie was any good - it's my job to know if I can play the role.”

Polish-American actor, playwright, and filmmaker

Jesse Adam Eisenberg is a Polish-American actor, playwright, and filmmaker. He is known for playing intelligent but socially awkward characters in both comedies and dramas. His work has brought him a BAFTA Award, along with nominations for two Academy Awards and three Golden Globes. Eisenberg’s screen roles often center on characters who are sharp, uneasy, or slightly outside the room they are in. He has worked across comedy and drama, and his career has also extended to writing and filmmaking, adding to the range for which he is recognized.