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Acting Schools Expand to U.S. as Hollywood Moves Across the Atlantic

Updated 2026-07-17 14:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Dubai-based acting school Bow Street Academy is opening branches in the United States, following a trend of British and Irish actors starring in American productions. The move aims to capitalize on the growing international presence of Hollywood.

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As Hollywood Moves Across the Atlantic, Why Are U.K. and Irish Acting Schools Opening in the U.S.?

Shimmy Marcus, artistic director of renowned Dublin acting school Bow Street Academy, recently caught the latest “Knives Out” instalment, “Wake Up Dead Man,” and was struck by the number of British and Irish actors playing Americans in lead roles. “You’ve got Andrew Craig, Josh O’Connor, Andrew Scot

2026-07-17 14:38 UTC