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John Lithgow Felt Like a ‘Nobody’ in Italy with Conclave Costar Stanley Tucci, Who’s Treated Like a ‘Beatle’

John Lithgow tells PEOPLE about his humorously humbling experience going out in Italy with 'Conclave' costar Stanley Tucci, who's treated like a 'Beatle,' according to the actor: 'It made you feel like a total nobody.'

The three actors all play Catholic Cardinals in Conclave, a gripping new drama about the backstabbing and posturing that unfolds behind the scenes in Vatican City as the men of the cloth assemble to elect a new pope from among their ranks when the Supreme Pontiff dies. Lithgow’s character, the imperious Cardinal Tremblay, hopes to snag enough votes to claim to become the next pope, but his past deeds may threaten his ambitions. The movie also stars Isabella Rosselini as Sister Agnes, a no-nonsense nun who runs the Casa Santa Marta, where the cardinals live during the conclave.

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