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Andrea Riseborough

When you're playing a romantic version of a real person, you're playing a version of the truth.

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Andrea Riseborough means that when portraying someone in a romantic way, the character is not a fully accurate representation but rather an idealized or selective interpretation of who they really are. This version highlights certain emotions or traits while leaving out others, creating a blend of reality and imagination.

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