Below ... and beyond: What's next for N.L. actor Willow Kean
Newfoundland actor Willow Kean is navigating a career surge following her role in the hit Netflix series 'Below'. Despite the newfound international attention, Kean maintains a grounded perspective, relying on her decades of industry experience to manage expectations.
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The Netflix series, which premiered in October to top-ranking viewership in 70 countries, has been keeping her on the move this fall.
In September, she walked the red carpet and appeared on a panel at the Toronto International Film Festival alongside her co-stars Josh Hartnett, McKenzie Davis and Charlie Heaton.
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October sees her attending post-release receptions in Washington, D.C., and Ottawa. From the hired car services and first-class air travel to the stylist budget, she feels this role has shown her a new echelon of the acting work she loves.
"I’m glad this is happening now that I’m in my 50s and not when I was 20," Kean said.
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