How do actors overcome laughter on set?

You have to understand that a lot of people laughing isn't so much it being funny as being uncomfortable, nervous, or tired from embodying a character. People laugh during serious films too. read more

You have to understand that a lot of people laughing isn't so much it being funny as being uncomfortable, nervous, or tired from embodying a character. People laugh during serious films too. They make jokes, they try to explore a character and improvise, especially when they have the benefit of multiple takes and editing. read more

A fund of jokes seems to be a part of most experienced directors' repertoire of save-the-day techniques - not only can a good punch-line heal an on-set rift but a real stinger can get an actor's sense of humour going when laughter is on the agenda. read more