I am history plays girl.
In defense of Branagh (and again I am team Emma Thompson. He cheated on her), he has done commercial blockbuster stuff. Not just Potter, but directing “Thor, “ “Cinderella,” and “Artemis Fowl.” What is interesting is that he didn’t put himself as an actor in those movies, although he does a voice in AVENGERS INFINITY WAR,
eta: oh wait I think that is the point you we’re making. He directed jack ryan too??? I didn’t know that. I read this too fast. Move along.