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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textThis episode concentrates on Harry Melling - the potential problems he faced getting typecast as Dudley in Harry Potter. He had the chance to learn from some of the greatest living British actors in Harry Potter. The episode also discusses The Lost City of Z, and the black comedy, Say Your Prayers. The episode ends with an extensive look at The Queen’s Gambit and Harry Melling’s role in the miniseries.Why would a character like Dudley have less chance of being typecast?What are some of the actors that Harry Melling has worked with and learned from?Who was his grandfather?Why is his grandfather noted for?What was Harry Melling’s first movie after Harry Potter?Who did Melling star opposite in Say Your Prayers?What was unique about his performance in Macbeth?Who is Derek Jacobi?Why is the first part of The Queen’s Gambit like something out of Dickens?00:01 Introduction01:16 The “Dudley-shaped shadow” 05:41 Life after Harry Potter 07:00 The Tragedy of Macbeth08:40 British acting families10:09 Say Your Prayers13:45 Impressions of Netflix15:25 The Queen’s Gambit25:16 Harry Melling’s teeth!27:02 Conclusion28:12 Future episodes28:39 SourcesSupport the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.
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