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“It was amazing how much rehearsal helped with the performance - it was almost a theatrical approach to filmmaking.”

Quote by Felicity Jones

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Felicity Jones is a British actress born on October 17, 1983. She is highly acclaimed for her performances in several notable films, including 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1'. more

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