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“Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in “Aftersun” and the TV series “Normal People.” Now, the Irish actor who’s become a Gen Z heartthrob is front-and-center of “Gladiator II,” Ridley Scott’s sequel to his Oscar-winning 2000 epic of ancient Rome. Mescal talks with correspondent Seth Doane about acting alongside such icons as Denzel Washington; and what he first felt on stage in a high school production of “The Phantom of the Opera.” Source

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Animal conservationist & “Chimp Crazy” director Eric Goode

Eric Goode, who owns a conservancy for turtles and tortoises in Ojai, Calif., fell into documentary filmmaking when he directed the series “Tiger King” (about a keeper of exotic pets). He followed that hit with “Chimp Crazy,” about a woman whose love of chimpanzees pits her against the authorities and PETA. Goode talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about the lengths he would go to, to teach audiences of the dangers facing animal species from mankind’s hubris and stupidity. Source

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Here Comes the Sun: Kathy Bates and more

Actor Kathy Bates sits down with Ben Mankiewicz to discuss her latest role in the CBS drama “Matlock.” Then, Lee Cowan meets Jacob Rock, a 20-year-old nonverbal man with autism who composed a symphony in his head. With the help of musician Rob Laufer, Jacob’s ideas became a reality when the University of Southern California’s orchestra played it. “Here Comes the Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.” Source

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