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How do actors see their roles?

Actors often develop a deep understanding of their characters, sometimes seeing them differently from how the audience or even the writers do. Neil Patrick Harris's recent comments about Barney reveal this dynamic. He's reflecting on the character's impact and legacy, suggesting a critical distance that many actors gain after a role concludes, especially one as iconic and long-running as Barney Stinson.

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