THE BREAK
Unpredictability creates life and energy in the scene
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Congratulations to the Philippou brothers Danny and Michael — ex Youtubers RackaRacka, now filmmakers — on the huge success of their film BRING HER BACK, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
I am so proud to have been the acting coach on this film, starring 2-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins, newcomer Sora Wong, seasoned child star Jonah Wren Phillips and actor/musician Billy Barratt.
In 2019 I coached Billy Barratt in his role as 12-year-old Ray in RESPONSIBLE CHILD (Nick Holt). For his work in that film about the way the British justice system treats young offenders, Billy was the youngest-ever winner of an International Emmy for Best Actor.
In preparation for BRING HER BACK, Billy worked hard on his Australian accent with legendary vocal coach Jenny Kent. In the rehearsal room and on set with me, he and newcomer Sora Wong put time, energy and love into forging their sibling relationship, and that work has rea…