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The brilliant young British actor Paapa Essiedu speaks about the work with wisdom that belies his years. He plays Kwame on Michaela Coel's groundbreaking new HBO series "I May Destroy You." In 2016, his "Hamlet" at the Royal Shakespeare Company received great acclaim. In this episode he compares those two characters, who are each facing defining moments in their lives, and talks about the "conscious unconsciousness" necessary to embody them. He discusses the various ways curiosity is useful, and why it's so important to immerse yourself in the world of the story. Plus lots more!
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The brilliant young British actor Paapa Essiedu speaks about the work with wisdom that belies his years. He plays Kwame on Michaela Coel's groundbreaking new HBO series "I May Destroy You." In 2016, his "Hamlet" at the Royal Shakespeare Company received great acclaim. In this episode he compares those two characters, who are each facing defining moments in their lives, and talks about the "conscious unconsciousness" necessary to embody them. He discusses the various ways curiosity is useful, and why it's so important to immerse yourself in the world of the story. Plus lots more!
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