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O-T Fagbenle on ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Success, Toxic Masculinity, Representation Behind the Camera | Emerging Hollywood

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O-T Fagbenle on ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Success, Toxic Masculinity, Representation Behind the Camera | Emerging Hollywood

O-T Fagbenle on ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Success, Toxic Masculinity, Representation Behind the Camera | Emerging Hollywood

Emmy-nominated actor O-T Fagbenle sat down for the latest episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Emerging Hollywood to discuss growing up biracial, landing his role in Hulu’s ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ toxic masculinity, portraying President Barack Obama in Showtime’s ‘The First Lady’ and representation behind the camera.


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