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David Oyelowo

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

CHAPTER

Challenges of Portraying Historical Figures on Screen

The chapter delves into the difficulties faced by an actor embodying a famous historical figure, discussing the pressure to authentically portray the character and the challenges of balancing personal identity with the role. The speaker shares insights on maintaining authenticity, managing imposter syndrome, and the impact of having real-life individuals who knew the historical figure present on set during filming.

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