Kenneth Branagh says actors perform best when they are ‘less fearful’ at work

Branagh’s semi-autobiographical film Belfast, which he directed, is due to be released on January 21.
Kenneth Branagh says actors perform best when they are ‘less fearful’ at work

Kenneth Branagh says actors perform best when they are ‘less fearful’ (Brian Lawless/ PA)

Kenneth Branagh says that actors perform best when they are “less fearful” and “genuinely enjoy” their work.

The actor said during his career he had seen artists “surprise themselves” and that he sought to create an atmosphere on set where people would feel relaxed.

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