Dev Patelnever thought hed headline a British historical drama.
There are certain stories from the circuit of auditioning back in the day you just never go up for.
And yet here he is, starring as the titular hero inArmando IannuccisThe Personal History of David Copperfield.
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His casting was crucial to the films success.
We struggled growing up.
[Armando talked] to us about Buster Keaton and [Charlie] Chaplin.
The variety of that was really enjoyable.
And a bold, fresh take on Dickens striving hero.
The Personal History of David Copperfieldopens Aug. 28.
A version of this story appears in theAugust 2020 issueofEntertainment Weekly.
