WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.Actor Sir Mark Rylance earned multiple awards for his nuanced portrayal of Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall. He returns to the role in the sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, and explores a more vulnerable side to Henry’s infamous fixer. Today, Mark discusses saying goodbye to this character, the importance of mentors, and the beauty of mystery.

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