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When they’re on screen, Panettiere and Trachtenberg shine through all the Disney conventions, their characters pointing back to their real selves.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
The original production had two younger actors looking forward to their older selves, but Cumming suggested to director Andrew Panton of Dundee Rep that he cast older actors who could play younger versions of themselves.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Our criminal records will always be searchable, so formerly incarcerated people have to be extremely careful of how we’re presenting our digital selves.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Empathy, the nuclear fusion of playwriting, is expanded when we’re allowed to take in more of our patchwork selves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Before this war is over, all men will have an opportunity to reveal their true selves.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
