‘The Social Reckoning’ breakout Portia Doubleday on playing ‘White Girl Wasted’ conspiracy theorist

Portia Doubleday portrays Kaylee, a radicalized conspiracy theorist, in Aaron Sorkin's new film The Social Reckoning. The character, formerly a leftist, becomes an online influencer who records a confrontation with police and later joins the January 6 insurrection. Doubleday, known for Mr. Robot, discusses drawing on personal experiences with radicalized acquaintances to shape the role.

Source: ‘The Social Reckoning’ breakout Portia Doubleday on playing ‘White Girl Wasted’ conspiracy theorist — Variety

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