@finishcinemaboy: Paul Dano initially auditioned for a much smaller, separate role in Little Miss Sunshine before directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris recognized his unique energy and cast him as Dwayne. To prepare for the character’s intense, self-imposed vow of silence, Dano spent days completely isolated and refused to speak to anyone to understand the profound frustration and discipline required for the performance. His brilliant, deeply internalized acting choice anchors one of the most emotional and cathartic character arcs in modern independent cinema. Little Miss Sunshine (2006) dir. Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris 🍿🎬 • Follow @FinishCinemaBoy 🎥 Follow @FinishCinemaBoy 🍿 Follow @FinishCinemaBoy 🎬 • #cinema #actors #shorts #movies #film