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Jonah Hill

I've learned through experience of playing different characters, some of whom were jerks, that when you play a character who is pretentious or obnoxious, in any way, it's important to knock them down a peg.

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Jonah Hill means that when acting as a character with annoying or arrogant traits, it's crucial to show moments where they are humbled or made less impressive. This approach makes the character more believable and relatable rather than simply unpleasant.

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