Oscars: Quvenzhane Wallis a ‘beast’ of an actress, but is 9 too young?

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He also points out that Quvenzhane is nothing like the girl she played.

"Hushpuppy as a character is going through unbelievable circumstances. She’s damaged, she’s morose, she’s contemplative, she’s quiet, she has this great burden on her shoulders," Zeitlin said. "Quvenzhane Wallis is the most carefree, fun-loving, goofy, playful person you can imagine, and she had to put herself in that skin on a consistent basis."

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