I thought I might never see a Henry V production with a representation of his facial scar, and as a
I thought I might never see a Henry V production with a representation of his facial scar, and as a Shakespeare nerd and medievalist, I was twice saddened by this. But LO, the Internet has given me 23-year-old Kenneth Branagh (!!) with an entry wound/surgery scar consistent with contemporary descriptions made by his surgeon. I am possibly too pleased by this. [Image source (x), more info on the surgery (x)] -- source link
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