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I throw a very wide net, whether its contemporary or historical, then I refine and reject.
I move back and think what is this story about?

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What is the script about?
Whats the answer you landed on?
Her responsibilities as a royal didnt allow her todoanything.

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What doors did he open for her?
I was able to [lighten] the somber hues when Victoria and Abduls relationship developed andhermood lightens.
How important was it to be historically accurate with each design?Youre creating magic by telling a story.

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All of that has to be researched, gathered, replicated, and found.
Shes also wearing the little circlet on her head, which was built in two pieces.
Everything must be ready to go full throttle.

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