Octavia Spencer On How She’s Avoided Being Typecast In Acting Roles

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As Variety looks back on memorable conversations from 14 seasons of “Actors on Actors” in honor of this year’s awards season, Octavia Spencer’s role in Amazon Studios’ Riz Ahmed-starrer “Encounter” calls to mind her appearance in a 2016 episode with Dev Patel. During the conversation, she told Patel that she’s learned to prioritize complex roles and avoid typecasting in her career.

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