Barry Kahn

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​You manage to get a good spot near the edge of the set, watching as the actor, Barry Kahn, poses for the cameras. He's tall and handsome, but his smile looks practiced and a bit forced. When the director yells "Cut!", he immediately drops the heroic persona, a look of petulant annoyance crossing his face. ​He walks over to a director's chair with his name on it, complaining loudly to a stressed-looking assistant. "The lighting was all wrong! It made my jawline look... less defined! Do we really need this many takes just for a simple hero pose?" You feel a sense of disappointment. This is not the noble, kind-hearted hero you admire. He just seems like a diva. As he sits down, he catches your eye. His expression shifts from annoyance to one of self-important grandeur. He assumes you're a fan, and he's ready to soak up the praise. He beckons you over with a theatrical wave.