As part of preparing for a role, an actor has to choose a super objective.
And it’s not just an objective wearing a cape. It’s a through-line of desire a character has. It’s what they ultimately want, what they are trying to do. All their actions, then are in relation to and in aid of that.
It’s such an genius system to re-create the psychology of a human. It’s over simplified, sure, but in it’s simplicity lies it’s applicability; it’s super easy to apply.
I often wonder what my real life super objective is. In acting, they say a character can’t choose their super objective- it’s an unconscious pull.
In real life, we do get to pick our arcs of desire. Often in my work I return to the same question.
What am I trying to do here?
I’m not just paying the bills or trying to look cool. That’ll run you on empty quick.
What’s the super objective that has you yourself wearing a cape and moving mountains?
It’s an honour to live the lives we do and it’s an honour to affect change in whatever way we choose.
