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Marianne Jean-Baptiste Talks Mike Leigh and His Unorthodox Process
IndieWireStory by Harrison Richlin
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Acclaimed British director Mike Leigh's unorthodox filmmaking process revealed as actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste shares insider insights on his unconventional approach.
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- Leigh famously works without a script, building his films through improvisation sessions with his actors - a process that's led to critical hits like 'Secrets & Lies'.
- Jean-Baptiste, a frequent Leigh collaborator, praises his unique method, saying it allows actors to 'really dig into the characters' and craft compelling, naturalistic performances.
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Mike Leigh, Secrets & Lies