(And he definitely wasnt a sparrow).

The first thing Matthews did was brace himself.

When we sold the rights my literary agent warned me, the author laughs.

RED SPARROW

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He was very inquisitive, says the author.

He wanted to understand what the challenges are and how a person lives that spy lifestyle.

(Again, we cant mention the torture enough.)

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If it does happen, heres hoping they leave the cheese grater at home.

RED SPARROW

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