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Direct Address in Acting

Kevin shares his transformative experience from performing in Richard III, highlighting the concept of direct address that Shakespeare pioneered. He explains how this technique influenced his portrayal of Frank Underwood, allowing him to connect deeply with the audience by making them feel like co-conspirators in the character's dark journey. This approach led him to often cut unnecessary dialogue, trusting that the audience would understand the underlying emotions through his gaze alone.