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His portrayal of Nick was inspired by both classic literature and a friend.
Dillane's preparation for the role of Nick was also rigorous. In order to accurately portray a heroin addict, Dillane read the 1821 autobiographical novel "Confessions of an Opium Addict" by Thomas DeQuincey. Nick's childlike traits were inspired by a friend of his. He told Entertainment Weekly, "I had a mate who was an addict for 15, 20 years, and he’s a bit older now. But if you meet him, and you talk to him, it’s like talking to a 16-year-old boy. All those years of growing up, he sort of lost. So, he’s this strange mixture of old and young at the same time."
Dillane's preparation for the role of Nick was also rigorous. In order to accurately portray a heroin addict, Dillane read the 1821 autobiographical novel "Confessions of an Opium Addict" by Thomas DeQuincey. Nick's childlike traits were inspired by a friend of his. He told Entertainment Weekly, "I had a mate who was an addict for 15, 20 years, and he’s a bit older now. But if you meet him, and you talk to him, it’s like talking to a 16-year-old boy. All those years of growing up, he sort of lost. So, he’s this strange mixture of old and young at the same time."
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