A hard-working father, not unlike Michael, but living in our reality. He could easily have been Michael in another life. Thoughtful, stoic, and grounded, yet tender with his child, he carries a natural seriousness that, at first glance, feels like tension. As the scene unfolds, we realize he is simply engrossed in an audiobook, and the mood flips, his interaction with his kid is warm, simple, and full of life, a sharp contrast to the loneliness and loss Michael experiences. This role demands strong non-verbal acting and emotional control: the actor must show a deep internal world through small, authentic physical shifts, intense focus while listening, then a soft, effortless transition into a warm, real parental moment.
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