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Actor Maor Shvizer Discusses Challenges of Playing Cult Member in 'The Escape'

Actor Maor Shvizer discussed his role as Eisner in the drama "The Escape," detailing the challenges of growing a long beard for the part, which interfered with kissing his newborn son. He also explained his interpretation of the character's motivations, suggesting that past humiliation led to a desire for revenge.

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  1. 01Actor Maor Shvizer found it difficult to kiss his newborn son due to a long beard for his role.
  2. 02Shvizer plays Eisner, a devoted follower of a fictional cult leader in the drama "The Escape."
  3. 03The actor grew the beard for seven months, calling it a "nightmare" that got food stuck in it.
  4. 04He believes his character's desire to humiliate others stems from past childhood mockery.
  5. 05The interview was conducted by fellow actor Ben Sultan for V1.

The interview took place on V1, a platform associated with Keshet 12.

Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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