Rising British star Harris Dickinson, known for his roles in The Iron Claw and Triangle of Sadness, has candidly shared a deeply awkward and humiliating experience from his early career involving veteran actor Robert Lindsay.
The incident occurred during an audition for a play, a moment Dickinson describes as one of the most terrifying of his professional life. Instead of a standard reading, Lindsay, in a method-acting approach that blurred the lines, reportedly began the scene by intimately sniffing Dickinson, leaving the young actor utterly bewildered and uncomfortable.
"I was humiliated. I was terrified," Dickinson revealed, highlighting the immense power dynamics often present between established stars and newcomers in the industry.
The story emerged during an interview promoting his new film, Babygirl, in which he stars alongside Nicole Kidman. The anecdote serves as a stark reminder of the sometimes bizarre and daunting rituals young actors must endure to break into the business.
While the specific play was not named, the encounter clearly left a lasting impression on Dickinson, who has since ascended to become one of the UK's most sought-after acting exports.
