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he fantasy lives of Jack Wolfe
It’s magic all the time. The Shadow and Bone newcomer has a conversation with his co-star from The Magic Flute Iwan Rheon about lessons learned from acting, music, and self-love.
INTERVIEW BY Iwan Rheon PHOTOGRAPHY BY Makiyo Lio VIDEOGRAPHY BY Rodney Rico STYLING BY Ruta Jane GROOMING BY Nadia Altinbas POLAROIDS & PRODUCTION BY Jasmine Perrier at Studio J•T•P STYLIST ASSISTANTS Jonathan Bekantoy & Amelia Connolly LOCATION The Portobello Hotel
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IN CONVERSATION WITH
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hen Jack Wolfe walks into The Portobello Hotel, he is in high spirits, immediately filling the Marvellous Room with his effervescence and
genuine kindness. It is an early afternoon in January and he is gearing up for the next enchanting phase of his career, which is none other than the global fantasy phenomenon Shadow and Bone. Following his lead performance and dual role in the musical film The Magic Flute, based on the opera by Mozart, the actor will bring to life a beloved and long-awaited character in the second season of Netflix’s adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling book series. In conversation with fellow actor and musician Iwan Rheon, Jack reflects on his promising year, the beauty of performing arts, and the power of being authentically yourself. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
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