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Jason Isaacs slips into the skin of Cary Grant with conviction in ‘Archie’

Biopic

While it may be difficult to recognise Jason Isaacs with the make-up and wardrobe department working their magic to ensure he bears a close resemblance to legendary Hollywood star Cary Grant in the four-part BritBox series Archie, his résumé is impressive.

Isaacs played Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise. He also played Captain Hook in Peter Pan and was cast in Black Hawk Down, The Tuxedo, Abduction, Mass, The Great and Good Sam.

But where you truly get a sense of his depth and expertise as an actor is in an interview. Despite my croaky Eartha Kitt voice thanks to the flu,

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