he's been in small and large parts acting against some of Kripke's worst instincts for the character over the years
Yes. This also reminds me of an additional point in which I noticed his . . . discontent. It was the end of S4, "Lucifer Rising." He said something at a con about not being able to argue with the creator of the character. I strongly suspect I know which scene he was talking about, and I'm in total agreement with you that Jensen is the resident expert on Dean Winchester.
But at the same time, I'm loving seeing these new layers to Dean. Jensen makes them work, but the writers need to give him something to work with.
I do like that he's as protective of the character as his fans are. If he didn't care, then it could really all fall apart on screen.
Exactly. I really actually liked reading that paragraph about his misgivings because it shows how much he enjoys playing the character, and about his challenges as an actor to turn in his best work even when the writing goes against what he feels it should be.
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Date: 2010-10-04 06:51 pm (UTC)Yes. This also reminds me of an additional point in which I noticed his . . . discontent. It was the end of S4, "Lucifer Rising." He said something at a con about not being able to argue with the creator of the character. I strongly suspect I know which scene he was talking about, and I'm in total agreement with you that Jensen is the resident expert on Dean Winchester.
But at the same time, I'm loving seeing these new layers to Dean. Jensen makes them work, but the writers need to give him something to work with.
I do like that he's as protective of the character as his fans are. If he didn't care, then it could really all fall apart on screen.
Exactly. I really actually liked reading that paragraph about his misgivings because it shows how much he enjoys playing the character, and about his challenges as an actor to turn in his best work even when the writing goes against what he feels it should be.
Does that make sense?
Also? I love your icon.