Morgan Freeman has had a part in so many movies that I’m almost confused to put up a number that could be completely accurate: so instead I will go by IMDB’s current number of films that he has been an actor in, which is 101. That number of films spans from uncredited movies in the 1960’s and continues into movies that are in post-production not planned to come out until next year or further.
Freeman has regularly been a supporting actor and a narrator, he doesn’t play many roles in which he has a joking demeanor, most of his characters are rather serious. This calls for Freeman to use his ability of calm but authoritative advice or lectures on life lessons. While narrating, Freeman doesn’t need to worry about his acting because he is speaking lines to fit the scenes, however when he is in front of the camera he must fit the part.
In ‘Olympus Has Fallen’, Freeman is thrust into the role of acting President of The United States after terrorists have captured the President. Again, he is president during a crisis, think ‘Deep Impact’. As President under great stress during the terrorist attacks he must use his expertise in acting. Like I said earlier, he has been perfecting his craft since the 60’s being an uncredited stand in to being the star of blockbusters.
I interviewed Morgan on how hard he is still working on different aspects of his acting. I asked him what he thinks he has perfected and what he still thinks is the biggest area in which he can improve.
J.D.: What area of your acting do you believe you have perfected and what do you think is the biggest area in which you could improve on?
M.F.: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to sit down with you and be a part of the Shockuation Room. I don’t believe that I have perfected anything because I think there is always room to improve in any part of life including different areas of acting. However, if I were forced to pick one thing that I think is my strength I would pick my narration skills. Picking my weakness I would choose my inability to know if I look concerned enough, overly concerned or just out and out ridiculous.
J.D.: That really surprises me because you have had so many roles that you’ve been under duress. I have always thought you played the part as great as anyone!
M.F.: I’ve heard that a lot in my life and I thank you for your boost of confidence in the area I feel the least control and weakness in my acting. Let me show you what I’m talking about on really having to work to look concerned.
First I will show you a few faces that I think I nailed the look. How’s this one?
J.D.: That’s a great one!
M.F.: Thank you! I will try again. You don’t mind if I use some of my props I brought do you?
J.D.: No problem.
M.F.: Thanks. Let me just grab my coat and hat! Here!
J.D.: I don’t know how you can think you don’t have this just nailed!
M.F.: Let me try another one.
J.D.: Whew, that might be a little off.
M.F.: See what I mean? Alright, don’t say anything just let me do a few more, thank you for letting me change and stuff.
J.D.: No problem!
M.F.: I said don’t talk bitch!
J.D.:———————
M.F.: Check this one!!
M.F.: Another!
M.F.: AGAIN!
M.F.: DON’T GIVE ME THAT FACE!!! I was just trying something a little different. How’s THIS!?
J.D.: Ummm… No.
M.F.: (slumping a little) See? I’m ashamed.
J.D.: Try again… Please.
M.F.: Oh, ok!
J.D.: See, you can do it. One more to go out on?
M.F.: Yes!
J.D.: Let’s try again.
M.F.: 
J.D.: You serious?
M.F.: Ok, this is it, last one.
M.F.: Excuse me I need to use your bathroom, you may want to clean this chair.
J.D.: Oh come on MORGAN!
At press release Freeman had escaped through the bathroom window and James Dust was calling Serve Pro.