Robert De Niro Defends Anna Paquin’s Few Lines in ‘The Irishman’

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Robert De Niro says Anna Paquin's performance in #TheIrishman "resonates” despite her having few lines https://t.co/JHOTs0Mp64 pic.twitter.com/Q3iQ4TPASf
- Variety (@Variety) 2 de dezembro de 2019

- Most prominent female character in the movie, portrayed by Oscar-winning actress Anna Paquin, speaks just six words in 10 minutes of screentime. Some have questioned why a talented actress would be so underutilized.

- De Niro says “She was very powerful and that’s what it was. Maybe in other scenes there could’ve been some interaction between Frank and her possibly, but that’s how it was done. She’s terrific and it resonates.”

- Paquin says “I auditioned for the privilege of joining the incredible cast of ‘The Irishman’ and I’m incredibly proud to get to be a part of this film.”

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Some people are saying Anna Paquin's character is the moral compass of the film and that she is very good in it. Do you agree, ONTD? Did you like the film?

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