stay in character

stay in character

To continue exhibiting the traits and characteristics assigned to the character that one plays. As part of his method acting, he remained in character for the full nine months of shooting.
See also: character, stay
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • (straight) from central casting
  • (straight) out of central casting
  • these things are sent to try us
  • lash
  • a lash of scorpions
  • run deep
  • gomer
  • goomer
  • milktoast
  • milquetoast