Why I Refused to Talk With Judi Dench On Set
So, I’m on the set of the feature film Philomena, thinking about my upcoming scene with Judi Dench. I see her, and decide to avoid her completely — not a single word, not even hello. Here’s why staying silent was the smartest thing I did on that set — and what it taught me about acting.
IN THIS VIDEO YOU WILL LEARN:
✅ Why I deliberately avoided talking to Judi Dench before we shot our scene together
✅ The thought behind my preparations before a scene is filmed
✅ What happened when the cameras finally rolled — and how she responded
✅ The lesson I still use on every set, over 40 years later
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