Martin Freeman at the Olivier Awards

The transcript features an actor discussing their career choices, emphasizing the importance of not being pigeonholed and the value of theater over more popular roles. They express a preference for challenging roles like Shakespeare, despite their limited audience. The actor also reflects on the significance of theater compared to awards, highlighting the community aspect. They share recent experiences, including working on 'The Hobbit' and attending theater performances.

Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of making diverse acting choices?

• To work with famous directors

• To earn more money

• To avoid being typecast

• To gain more popularity

What is the speaker's view on taking on roles like Richard III?

• They guarantee more awards

• They offer a refreshing challenge

• They are a chance to work with famous actors

• They are not worth the effort

What does the speaker find remarkable about actors' preferences?

• Actors prefer film over theatre

• Actors are drawn to theatre despite its challenges

• Actors only care about awards

• Actors dislike musical theatre

According to the speaker, what is the relationship between theatre and awards?

• Theatre should come before awards

• Awards are more important than theatre

• Awards are unnecessary in the acting community

• Theatre and awards are equally important

What recent theatre production did the speaker enjoy?

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

• Corey Lanus

• Othello