Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down 28 Actors Playing Presidents | WIRED

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Dialect coach Erik Singer once again takes a look at idiolects, better known as the specific way one individual speaks. This time, Erik is focusing on actors's portrayals of US presidents. How close was Josh Brolin to capturing George W. Bush in W.? Is Jay Pharoah's version of Obama true to life? Is it even possible for an actor to accurately portray George Washington? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/ See Erik's take on Alec Baldwin's Trump: https://youtu.be/lZSCGZphjq0?t=562 ...and Daniel Day-Lewis's Lincoln: https://youtu.be/lZSCGZphjq0?t=1092 To get an early look at the next three episodes — about medicine, law and spycraft — download the WIRED app for your Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, or Amazon Fire TV. Learn more at: https://www.wired.com/brandlab/2018/06/wired-smart-tv-app-new-way-watch-wired/ Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7B7 Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. Here you can find your favorite WIRED shows and new episodes of our latest hit series Tradecraft. ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture. Movie Accent Expert Breaks Down 28 Actors Playing Presidents | WIRED