{
  "id": 18335269,
  "title": "‘Looks weren’t enough; I had to go to acting school to learn the craft’ – Majid Michel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/looks-werent-enough-i-had-to-go-to-acting-school-to-learn-the-craft",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T16:19:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/looks-werent-enough-i-had-to-go-to-acting-school-to-learn-the-craft-majid-michel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian actor Majid Michel has revealed that despite his early opportunities in the industry being based on his appearance rather than his acting skills, he realized he needed formal training to become a proficient performer. In an interview with Joy Prime, Michel recounted how he secured a role after an audition due to his resemblance to the character described in the script, specifically noting that he was chosen because he looked like a person of Lebanese descent. This realization came with the weight of proving himself to the director, co-stars, and production team, which pushed him to attend the William MacGuffin School, formerly known as the Academy of Film Acting, in Accra. At the school, he learned the intricacies of acting that went beyond mere physical performance, such as memorizing lines, delivering them naturally, and maintaining discipline. Michel emphasized that acting demands more than just physical action; it requires memorizing lines and performing them seamlessly so that the effort is not noticeable. He described the learning process at the academy as challenging but essential, as it provided him with the understanding of how to properly execute the craft.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian actor Majid Michel has opened up about the pressure that pushed him to formally study acting, admitting that his early opportunities in the industry were not necessarily secured because of his acting ability. In an interview on Joy Prime, the actor recounted how he landed a role after returning for an audition, explaining that […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}