Andrew Scott feels the Pressure as 'unsung hero' in WW2 thriller
The actor reveals how he approached playing James Stagg, the "chilly" meteorologist key to D-Day's success.
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Notable Quotes
"Group Captain James Stagg may not have been the most charming person, but I think he had a huge amount of humility in the face of nature."
— Andrew Scott , Celebrity
"I really enjoyed the way that Stagg was not interested in ingratiating himself with anybody."
— Andrew Scott , Celebrity
"It's completely unimaginable, the pressure that they would have been under, not just Stagg, but everybody in the building."
— Andrew Scott , Celebrity
"Real experts have the humility to go, 'I don't know about that, but I am in a position of power, so I'm going to delegate this, and I'm gonna listen to what this person has to say.'"
— Andrew Scott , Celebrity
Key People
Andrew Scott is an Irish actor known for his roles in theater and television.
Anthony Maras is a co-writer and director of the film Pressure.
Brendan Fraser is an actor known for his roles in various blockbuster films.
David Sillito is a BBC Culture correspondent.
Dwight D Eisenhower was a U.S. General and later the 34th President of the United States.
James Stagg was a chief meteorological adviser during World War Two.
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The actor reveals how he approached playing James Stagg, the "chilly" meteorologist key to D-Day's success.
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