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The speaker is saying that directors who have acted before may understand performers better because they know what acting feels like. That perspective can make directing easier in some situations. The quote also suggests that this kind of background does not help every time, only sometimes.
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Originally said in English.
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About Luke Evans
Welsh actor and singer
Luke Evans is a Welsh actor and singer. He began his career on stage, performing in London’s West End before moving into film, where he broke through with the 2010 remake of Clash of the Titans. After that debut, he appeared in action and thriller films including The Three Musketeers, Immortals, and The Raven. His work is associated with stage performance and mainstream genre cinema.
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