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“You do stuff that gets a reaction and you think 'that's a winner' and then it never sees the light of day. But the thing with improvisation is that 90% of what you come up with won't be used and for good reason. But you keep going for the occasional gem that you might come up with. You do a scene and a lot of the time. We wouldn't cut. So, you come up with something that might be funny and then you go, 'alright, what else'? So, you kind of throw stuff against the wall and see what happens. But you've got to be prepared to make a fool of yourself.”

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Rafe Spall
Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall is a British actor born on March 10, 1983, in London, England. The son of actor Shaun Spall, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and has built a diverse career in film, television, and theater. He gained international recognition for his roles in "Prometheus" (2012) and "Life of Pi" (2012), and has appeared in other notable films such as "The Big Short" (2015) and "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" (2018). On television, he has been featured in popular series including "Peaky Blinders" and "The Crown." Spall is known for his versatility and strong performances across various genres. more

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