EVENT CAPSULE CHYRON - 'The Accountant' European Premiere on October 17, 2016 in London, England.

The transcript discusses an actor's journey to play a math genius, focusing on the challenges and responsibilities of portraying a character with autism. It highlights the importance of realistic and respectful representation, supported by learning from individuals on the spectrum. The conversation shifts to the audience's positive response to mature films with substantial plots. Finally, it touches on the connection between math and music, noting personal experiences with learning these skills.

What was the speaker's long-held aspiration related to acting?

• To play a superhero

• To write a screenplay

• To portray a math genius

• To direct a movie

Why is it considered brave to take on a character with autism in cinema?

• Because it involves complex special effects

• Because it is a common theme in movies

• Because it requires a lot of physical training

• Because it is rarely depicted and needs to be done respectfully

How did the speaker prepare for their role involving autism?

• By reading books about autism

• By watching documentaries

• By spending time with people on the spectrum

• By attending acting workshops

What is the speaker's experience with learning music?

• They learned through formal music education

• They are a professional musician

• They learned by ear

• They cannot read music at all

What connection does the speaker make between math and music?

• They are unrelated fields

• They are both easy to learn

• They both involve complex theories

• They both require creativity