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Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe on Genius, Rivalry, and Reframing Amadeus
Paul Bettany says he believes in genius “the same way I believe in libraries,” and that pretty much sets the tone as he and Will Sharpe talk Amadeus with Kyle Meredith, digging into why this story still hits and what a longer series lets them explore beyond the film. Bettany leans into Salieri’s perspective but says this version finally gives Mozart equal weight, especially the toll genius takes at home and not just in the spotlight. Sharpe, meanwhile, talks about using Mozart’s music as a way into the character, chasing the mix of playfulness, ego, and eventual darkness that builds across…
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