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“It's very difficult to find the time or the money for people to organize rehearsals for some movies. It staggers me how little preparation often goes into these scenes which are difficult and complicated. You think, "God, it's crazy. I've never met this person before and here I am having to work at how to do a whole performance on the set." It was great to have a few days of just talking to Michael [Caine] and Daniel [Barber] and thinking about the characters and the relationship between them before we started shooting.”

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Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer is a renowned British actress, born on December 1, 1971. She is known for her exceptional performances in films and television, particularly in movies like 'Kill Bill' and 'The Shawshank Redemption'. Mortimer has won numerous awards for her acting, including BAFTA and Golden Globe, and is celebrated for her exquisite talent and unique presence on screen. more

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