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Autumn Best Thought Her Disability Would Slow Her Acting Career — Then Anna Kendrick Cast Her in ‘Woman of the Hour’
'Woman of the Hour' actor Autumn Best explains why she didn't expect to get cast in the true-crime drama directed by Anna Kendrick.
Of all the featured victims, one young girl stands out in the ripped-from-the-headlines plot: Amy, a runaway teen, survived her encounter with the serial killer Rodney Alcala. In fact, all the women who portrayed Alcala’s victims shared how the supportive environment that Kendrick created on set was crucial for their success, especially during the more intense scenes. Nicolette Robinson (whose character Laura is an amalgamation of whistleblowers who tried to raise concerns about Alcala throughout the years) appreciated Kendrick’s vision, as well as her sensitivity.
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