There was a word that I didn't know how to say.

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The video uses relatable humor and a shared experience of language learning challenges to create an engaging and lighthearted moment between the actors. The playful back-and-forth and self-deprecating anecdotes make the content highly shareable.

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Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro discuss the challenges of perfecting an American accent for a role, specifically struggling with the pronunciation of "Empire State Building" and "Upper West Side." The conversation highlights the humor and difficulty in adapting to different linguistic nuances.

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Callum Turner worked with a dialect coach to help with his American accent for "One Night Only" — but he still struggled to get a couple of words exactly right! Co-star Monica Barbaro shares what it was like being by his side as he tried to accurately say some sentences.