Irene Maiorino lifts the veil on her powerhouse performance in the pivotal 'crack of humanity' scene from HBO's My Brilliant Friend adaptation.
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Maiorino reveals the intense, impromptu rehearsal process that brought the raw, emotional moment to life: 'It was one of those scenes you can't prepare for in your head, you just have to go with your gut.'
The actress says the pivotal sequence captures the 'crack of humanity' in the Ferrante story, a potent exploration of the universal struggles all women face that has made the show a breakout hit.