Diane Keaton admits she was 'terrified' when cast in 'The Godfather'

Diane Keaton is reflecting on her decades-long career, particularly her experience filming "The Godfather," and why she felt she was the wrong person for the part.

"I was terrified. I didn’t understand why me. I mean, I went up to the audition. I didn’t even really — I hadn’t read it. See, this is bad! But I needed a job, so I got up there," the actress explained. "I’d been auditioning around for about a year, and then this happened like that. And I kept thinking, "Why me? Why would he cast me?" I didn’t understand it. I still don’t, really." Lori Bashian is an entertainment production assistant for Fox News Digital. 

Keaton was unsure she was the right person for the role, explaining she saw herself as "more of a comedy-type person," and that anytime she works with amazing actors she begins to second guess herself. She admits to worrying at the beginning of every project, thinking, "How will this match that …? Can I do …? What am I …? Oh, dear."