I finally had a chance to catch up on Avengers: Infinity War so I could write an article on amazing Paul Bettany. Paul plays so many different characters so well that I often don't realize that he was the same actor in so many different roles. After long being heard...
Tenet Actor John David Washington [Premium]
He’s not just Denzel’s son. John David Washington is the action hero of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet and former NFL running back, and one of Time Magazine’s NEXT 100 leaders who will shape the world’s future. And he’s also dyslexic. John David has talked about his dyslexia, usually mentioning things in passing – like how writing in different colors helps because he’s dyslexic – but he hasn’t discussed in-depth how he overcame the challenges of dyslexia and demands for things like sight-reading or learning scripts. He has said, though, that his mother, Paulette Washington helps him with every aspect of his career, including pre-reading scripts and helping him practice his lines. Interestingly, John David initially avoided acting because he didn’t want to be hired […]
Mark Ruffalo – The Hulk – “I am Dyslexic”
In a brief Twitter exchange, Mark Ruffalo, aka The Hulk / Bruce Banner from the Avengers shared that he was dyslexic after being asked about why he mentioned in an interview that he had difficulty reading. The multi-talented actor is an Oscar nominee, director,...
Being Dyslexic – Actor John De Lancie
"I was not a good student, and the reason I was not a good student is that I didn’t know how to read… I was dyslexic, but at the time that was not really a word that was used. What was used was “mildly retarded” or “slow.” I ended up flunking out of a couple of...
Advice for Actors – Especially Dyslexic Ones
From accomplished actor Lloyd Everitt, the youngest actor to play Othello at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London https://www.thestage.co.uk/advice/2016/lloyd-everitt-5-tips-for-actors-especially-dyslexic-ones/ 1. Know yourself Observe your sound and reactions from...