27-year-old 'House of Dragon' star couldn't afford drama school, but was determined to break into the industry 'by hook or by crook'

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Ewan Mitchell was determined to break into the entertainment industry 'by hook or by crook.'

Though he's now a scene stealing star in "House of the Dragon", there was once a point when Ewan Mitchell didn't know if he'd ever make it as an actor.recent interviewAs a child growing up in the U.K., Mitchell always knew he wanted to be an actor.

While working and studying, he applied to The Television Workshop in Nottingham, but didn't get in. His second try proved more successful and the experience in the drama group helped him score a part in 2015's short film "Fire"."By hook or by crook, I wanted to make sure that I was going to be in this business," he told the Times."I got all the names of the agencies I knew of in London," he he said in aEventually, he got a call back.

In the years since, he has appeared in high profile projects like "Saltburn" and Netflix's "The Last Kingdom". Without formal drama school training, Mitchell looks at every project he gets as an "opportunity" to improve his process. "Every job I do is an opportunity to hone it and try new things," he said in the Hero interview. "I'm trying it on the fly and seeing what sticks, what doesn't, mixing it up for different characters. And so far, so good."Achieve Financial Wellness: Be Happier, Wealthier & More Financially Secure

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