He Sent His Favorite Writers Fan Art. It Led To A Broadway Role - & A Tony Nomination.
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Jak Malone's journey to becoming Hester Leggatt in the Broadway musical Operation Mincemeat is an inspiring tale of fandom turned opportunity. Knowing that his favorite horror-comedy writers were developing their first musical, Malone leveraged his passion by sending them fan art and a singing audition tape. His efforts paid off, earning him a nomination for Best Actor in a Featured Role at the Tony Awards. The musical, based on a WWII deception plan, showcases Malone's talent in a pivotal role that includes a standout musical number, "Dear Bill."
Malone's path to the role began with his admiration for the writers, which he expressed through fan art and a singing audition that impressed them.
In Operation Mincemeat, Malone portrays Hester Leggatt, tasked with crafting false identities through love letters, integral to the plot of deception during WWII.
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