Rami Malek on how Speech prepared him for his Oscar-winning Acting Career

Rami Malek recalls how a failed attempt at debate—and a substitute teacher’s suggestion—set him on the path to acting. Encouraged to try a dramatic interpretation, he quickly found his passion and impressed his parents during his first performance. Seeing a tear roll down his stoic father’s face, Malek realized the power of storytelling—and knew he’d found his calling.