If Harris Dickinsons name doesnt sound familiar, thats because hes never been in a movie before.
The subject matter fascinated me, Dickinson says.
I really enjoyed trying to figure the character out, even whilst reading the script.
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That use of whilst offers a clue to Dickinsons own parallel existence.
Though his acting as a Brooklynite is documentary-caliber authentic, he was actually born and raised in London.
When he submitted an audition tape for the role, hed never set foot in the NYC outer borough.
I scammed myself into the casting pool, Dickinson says in a rich, basso profundo English accent.
I was conscious of being a British actor doing a ridiculous Brooklyn voice, so I toned it down.
And they bought it.
Good with his iPhone, too.
Though, ever formal, he adds, Perhaps I should have asked their permission.
People have asked me about that but I dont know where it comes from, he says.
Maybe its down to family morals and ethics and upbringing and its like a societal thing?
Maybe the way things are going in the comparative political climates?
Theres plenty of American actors who would have been as good or even better than me in this role.
If my reps are saying that, then I definitely want to do it.
Hell be doing much more of it.
Hilary Swank plays his mother and Donald Sutherland his grandfather.
Its the longest shoot Ive ever been on and my character goes through quite a lot, he says.
But Im getting up and taking every day by storm.
Movies and TV, brace yourselves.
