Mark Metcalf had to audition for the role of the Master three times. The casting director told him that she was convinced he was completely wrong for the part.
(On which is more rewarding as an actor, theater or movies and television) Mark: Theater is more emotionally rewarding because of the direct involvement with the audience. Television and movies, of course, pay better money.
(After being asked if he always wanted to be an actor) Mark: I didn't want to be anything for a long time. When I was a sophomore at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, I went over to audition for a play because my roommate was doing it. He said, "Come on, its a good way to meet girls." I was starting to spend too much time in bars, and I thought it would keep me out of bars.