Atlanta native proud of his role in “The Help”

AP photo Atlanta native Chris Lowell figured he had no shot at landing a part in “The Help.” The role as Skeeter’s boyfriend Stuart called for a guy in his late 20s to mid 30s but Lowell, now 26, clinched it. Then he realized he’d be working with Octavia Spencer, Sissy Spacek, Cicely Tyson, Emma Stone and Viola Davis – “incredible personalities and very intimidating resumes,” and felt a bit apprehensive. Again, his fears soon abated. “Everybody was so unbelievably supportive of each other,” he said. An Atlanta International School alum now living in New York where he’s… >>
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