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‘The Assembly’, Groundbreaking Interview Format That Sent Michael Sheen Viral, Set For Australian Remake

'The Assembly', the neurodivergent chatshow whose British version featured Michael Sheen, is set for an Australian remake on the ABC.

EXCLUSIVE: Last month, Michael Sheen appearance on new BBC interview series The Assembly popped on social media, and now Australia ‘s biggest and brightest names will get the chance of a similar experience. Leigh Sales, one of Australia’s top interviewers, will mentor and prepare the journalists to learn their craft — how they research the interviewee of the week and work through spin to reveal the person behind the public persona. “It is a great privilege to acknowledge the value and genuine talent of autistic people – to include diverse voices and hear fresh perspectives in conversations of national interest,” added Helium founder and Chief Creative Officer Fennessy.

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