To me, King is really one of the central heroes, you know, just in our time, a real exceptional, rare person who contributed the right things at the right time.

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While Berkery suggests most actors "can have a good stab at the accent if you have enough time", she stresses that those that "get it really perfect" do so through exceptional dedication.

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