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Paul Anthony Kelly and Patrick Ball Discuss Playing TV Heartthrobs in 'Love Story' and 'The Pitt'

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Daniel D'Addario

2d ago· 12 min readen

Summary

An interview between actors Paul Anthony Kelly and Patrick Ball as part of Variety and CNN's Actors on Actors series. Kelly discusses his first professional acting role playing John F. Kennedy Jr. in "Love Story," focusing on the doomed romance with Carolyn Bessette. Ball talks about his character Dr. Frank Langdon on "The Pitt," a controversial figure who returns from rehab after stealing hospital narcotics and seeks redemption in Season 2. The conversation explores playing TV heartthrobs, the challenges of portraying real-life figures, and navigating complex character arcs.

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Paul Anthony Kelly plays his first-ever professional acting role in 'Love Story,' where he takes on the role of John F. Kennedy Jr. in his doomed romance with Carolyn Bessette.
Patrick Ball's character on 'The Pitt,' Dr. Frank Langdon, has become a much-debated figure given his Season 2 return from rehab and attempt at redemption after stealing hospital narcotics.
This interview is part of Variety and CNN's Actors on Actors series.
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Paul Anthony Kelly and Patrick Ball join 'Actors on Actors' to discuss playing TV heartthrobs on 'The Pitt' and 'Love Story.'

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