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Naomi Ackie Discusses “Hollywood Machine,” Her ‘Star Wars’ Experience and Buying a Crank Radio

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During a London Film Fest talk, she also shared how she'd love to star in a musical or play a wordless role, that she is "obsessed with 'Obsession,'" and how playing Whitney Houston changed everything.

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:14:53 UTC.

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