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“Gary Ross one of those directors which lets you do what you need to do to become your character - he lets you try to do everything on your own when you're acting. Then at some points he would say, "Let's try this," or "Let's try that." Most of the time he just kind of let me try to just become my character on my own and it worked out really well.”

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Willow Shields
Willow Shields

Willow Shields is an American actress who gained widespread recognition for her role as Lucy Weasley in the 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' film series. Born on June 1, 2000, she has quickly made a name for herself in the entertainment industry with her talent in acting. more

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