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This episode takes us behind the scenes of director David Mishode's new historical drama,

The King. The film stars Timothy Shalame as Prince Hal, who had turned his back on royal life to live among the people until the death of his tyrannical

father. Now crowned King Henry V. The young ruler is forced to embrace the world he had previously

tried to escape and must steer his way through palace politics, chaos, and the war his father left

behind. In addition to the king, Mr. Michaud's credits include the feature films Animal Kingdom,

the Rover, and Boor Machine, at an episode of the series Enlightened.

Following a recent screening of the film at the DGA Theater in New York, Mr. Michaud spoke

with director Neil Berger about filming The King. Listen on for their spoiler-filled conversation.

So congratulations to David.

It's an amazing movie.

I for one

thought it was incredibly beautiful and

powerful and with incredible

performances.

And so

I was just curious why

what drew you to this?

Why did you want to make this movie?

Joel Edgerton wanted me to do it.

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