Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more. A character like this is really interesting for an actor because it's interesting to play two very different people who are supposed to be the same.

person. There's just something so beautiful about the same way each time. You get to see Jeong referring to white roads in the most subtle of ways. It's as if there's a duality to them; it's three-dimensional to me because what you

conventionally have in a character that plays dual parts is a sense of separation. And whenever they come together, in a way, when one acknowledges the other, it's an opportunity for it to be moving, or for it to be more interesting, to be quite honest.

When I found out that I was nominated for an Emmy, there was kind of a sense of conflict about it. I spend a lot of time watching awards shows and saying, 'What do we... what is this all about?' It's such a subjective art form that it's impossible

to choose one person to single them out. On the other hand, I've been doing this a long time, and it's an acknowledgment from an industry that I have struggled with feeling a part of in some ways, so that gesture of inclusion means a great

deal to me. The one thing that I always remember is that it really makes my mom happy, and so it makes me happy because it makes my mom [Music]

Best Performances: Inside BD Wong's Mr. Robot Role

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Acting Challenges and Character Interpretation

The actor finds playing a dual role interesting due to the challenge of portraying two distinct yet similar people.

The actor discusses the beauty of subtle nuances and duality in character portrayal.

The actor explains how the interaction between dual roles creates opportunities for moving or interesting moments.

The actor expresses conflicting feelings about the Emmy nomination, questioning the subjectivity of awards.

The nomination is seen as an acknowledgment from an industry the actor has felt detached from.

The actor highlights the personal joy derived from making their mother happy.