A chance encounter and encouragement from directorBilly Wilderset Thornton down a screenwriting path.
He has an innate ability to relay volumes simply through facial expressions and well-timed pauses.
Thorntons character is named after record producerGeorge Drakoulias.
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Howard serves as a catalyst for the narrative, tying it all together into a darkly funny climax.
Each story ofLove Actuallyinvolves various characters but their arcs all tie together as the film progresses.
Bissinger, the movie depicts events surrounding a West Texas high school football team during their 1988 season.
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The film was such a success it spawnedthe TV seriesFriday Night Lights, which ran for five seasons.
There, Dewey influences several people, one of whom is Troublemaker, played by Thornton.
But he is also heartbroken and faithless for his own reasons, becoming a challenge for Euliss Dewey.
The result isn’t offensive but funny, thanks to Thornton’s practiced delivery and skill.
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