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“If there is a book that the script came from you have to read it, you have to see what you can get out of it: mood, back story and things that may not even be in the film. They kick off your imagination and broaden the character, I think.”

Quote by Miranda Otto

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Miranda Otto is an Australian actress born on December 16, 1967. She is known for her performances in films such as 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Harry Potter' series. Otto has had a wide-ranging career in film and theater in Australia and the UK. more

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