Canadian Actor Paul Anthony Kelly's Emmy-Worthy Portrayal of John F. Kennedy Jr. in Hulu's 'Love Story'
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Hope Sloop
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
Profile of Canadian actor Paul Anthony Kelly, who stars as John F. Kennedy Jr. in the Hulu series 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.' The article highlights Kelly's transformation into the iconic American figure, his performance that broke Hulu streaming records, and argues his quiet, intentional acting choices deserve Emmy recognition. It explores his charisma, talent, and the challenge of playing such a well-known cultural figure.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledYou kind of want to hate Paul Anthony Kelly the first time you meet him.
At 6'2", the Canadian actor and star of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is not an intimidating presence, per se, but he has the exact charisma that is required to play the titular 'heir to Camelot.'
Old Hollywood good-looking, new Hollywood talented, and timelessly enthusiastic, he's the kind of person who makes you look scrupulously for faults because, clearly, he can't be that good. Except, he is.
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