Patrick Doyle has criticised the attitude of some up-and-coming actors, warning that their lack of humility could cut their careers short.
In a recent interview on the Nollywood On Radio, the ace film star slammed young actors for developing “character problems” and behaving as though they are entitled to special treatment, despite being relatively new to the industry.
Doyle, 64, expressed disbelief at some actors in their 20s and 30s who employ personal assistants (PAs) for basic tasks, such as handing them water or even untying their shoelaces.
“I have seen young actors, young people who just started acting two years ago, they have what they call PA who brings water to them in a cup and puts it in their mouth. These are young people in their mid to late twenties, early thirties and somebody is bending down to untie your shoelace,” he said.
“And I am saying to myself ‘you have no sense’. One of the reasons why I change on set is to let those idiots see that this is how it is done, do not get too carried away. This is because there is going to be a time when they would not be cast for films, especially if you were an a*****e in your heyday.
“When you get to your 40s and 50s, the producers are going to tell themselves that the roles that are coming are far in between, your fees have shrunk. You can no longer afford a PA, but then you would be making conditions to the producer that you would give me a PA.
“Someone must be attached to me to take care of me. The producers are going to tell themselves that it is not your face selling their movie, so why are you making such demands? Then, they are going to stop talking to you.”
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