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Andrew Scott Welcomes ‘Heated Rivalry,’ But Feels “Troubled” by Those Who “Don’t Want to See” Painful Queer History

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The Irishman, likely at the beginning of an immense awards campaign, spoke at the BFI London Film Festival about playing Ian Charleson in 'Elsinore' before the actor's death from AIDS in 1990.

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  • The Irishman, likely at the beginning of an immense awards campaign, spoke at the BFI London Film Festival about playing Ian Charleson in 'Elsinore' before the actor's death from AIDS in 1990.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:42:13 UTC.

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