Emma Watson Accepts or Rejects a Role Based on 1 Line

Thanks to her resume, Emma Watson doesn’t have a hard time securing roles for herself. Unlike many other actors, she doesn’t typically have to audition to get the parts that she wants. Instead, scripts are often sent to Watson and act as a kind of pitch. But how does the Harry Potter alum decide which projects she says yes to?

Emma Watson has a pretty eclectic resume

Watson spent a decade of her life playing the part of Hermione Granger. Because the films are so wildly popular, she has the star power to carry other films. The Noah actor frequently reads scripts to see if she’s interested in joining the cast of a film. Following her Harry Potter tenure, she’s been pretty selective about the roles she’s chosen to take on. She’s also thrown fans for a loop, turning down larger roles while taking on smaller, more obscure roles.

How does the ‘Harry Potter’ alum decide on what parts she wants to play?

So what is the determining factor that causes Watson to say yes to a role? The Brit relies on her instincts a lot, but she also considers two important things. One thing that Watson always examines is who she’ll be working with. The Beauty and the Beast alum pays close attention to who her potential director will be. However, she also bases her decision on one singular line in a script.

In a conversation with Interview Magazine, Watson got candid about how one line dictates her accepting or rejecting a role. “There’s usually one line that I read and I’m like, ‘Okay. I have to say this line. I have to tell this story,'” Watson shared. “It’s an instant click. And if there isn’t that line, even if the story is great, I’m always a bit meh. Whenever I’ve gone against my instincts, it’s been a bit of a disaster.”

Watson encourages her friends and family to read scripts

When Watson is more on the fence about a role, she seeks the advice of anyone she can. Much like her most famous character, Hermione, she likes to analyze and talk things through. As a result, many of her friends and family members have read nearly as many scripts as the actor herself.

“If there’s a script I’m considering, I will get everyone to read it,” Watson revealed. “I will get my mom to read it, I will get my friends to read it, I’ll get the person doing my manicure to read it. I’m someone who really needs to talk things through. And then, obviously, I have a wonderful manager and agents, and I listen very carefully to what they have to say as well. But it’s a bit of a free-for-all. I would honestly get my cat’s opinion if I could.”

It’s pretty unique that Watson bases her decision on one line in a script. However, her instincts seems to have worked well for her thus far. We’re sure her loyal fans are interested to see what her next role will be.