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How Uzo Aduba, Jim Parsons, More Transformed Into Real People for Emmy-Nominated Performances

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Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterWhen Jim Parsons was cast in Netflix’s limited series “Hollywood” as Henry Willson, the real-life agent best known for shepherding Rock Hudson to mega-stardom, the multiple Emmy-winning actor immediately turned to Google.

While he couldn’t find any contemporaneous video of Willson, there were at least plenty of photographs. Looking at them, Parsons was struck with an immediate concern.“My first thing was, could I look different at all?” he says.Similar to several other supporting performers now nominated for taking on roles based on real people, however, Parsons’ transformation into Willson was ultimately a subtle one.

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