'Half Man' Creator Richard Gadd on Filming the Intense Episode 4 Hospital Confrontation
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Summary
Richard Gadd, creator and star of HBO's 'Half Man,' breaks down the emotionally and physically demanding hospital confrontation scene from Episode 4. The scene, featuring Gadd's character Ruben facing off against Niall (Jamie Bell), was shot in less than a day despite its intensity, thanks to extensive preparation. Gadd discusses the planning and execution of this pivotal showdown between the two lifelong adversaries.
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· 2 pulledWe finished 15 minutes early.
Perhaps the most emotionally and physically demanding sequence of 'Half Man' — and given the high drama of the HBO limited series, that's saying a lot — took less than a day to shoot.
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