How Band of Brothers kick-started the legendary careers of a brigade of British A-listers including Stephen Graham, Tom Hardy and Damian Lewis
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Several British actors used the show Band of Brothers to begin their careers. Some were cast to take advantage of tax breaks available in the UK. These performers successfully mastered American accents for their roles. This project acted as a launchpad for several individuals who became well-known stars. The group included actors such as Tom Hardy, Stephen Graham, and Damian Lewis.
Many of the actors had been chosen to take advantage of UK tax breaks - but they not only mastered the US accents, but used the show as a launchpad for stellar careers.