Andrew Scott Doesn't See Ripley As A Monster

In the series Ripley, Andrew Scott plays a con artist with no conscience. The actor says it was important to humanize his character. "For me, I think your first job is to sort of advocate for the character and try not to judge them." Scott's up for a SAG Award for his portrayal of Tom Ripley.David Bianculli reviews Netflix's new six-part drama series Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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