Anthony Hopkins recalls chastising young actor: Never heard of him since'

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"Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins has recalled criticising a younger co-star for acting like James Dean. The 87-year-old acting icon, best known for his role as Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs (1991), cites legends such as Laurence Olivier and Katharine Hepburn as influences on his career. Meanwhile, Hopkins has worked with numerous modern-day superstars, from Brad Pitt to Nicole Kidman and Ryan Gosling, telling The New York Times's Interview podcast that he has nothing but praise for them."

Coverage spans reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech with reporters sent to developing stories. Investigations include Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC finances and a documentary, 'The A Word', about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Independent emphasizes parsing facts from messaging and maintaining free access without paywalls. Donations fund on-the-ground journalism and enable reporters to interview both sides. Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins recalled criticizing a young Canadian co-star for mumbling and imitating James Dean. Hopkins advised the actor to speak up and be clear so scenes convey the story, praising other modern co-stars while citing Olivier and Hepburn as influences.

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