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AzerNEWS presents the rising career of 25-year-old Azerbaijani actor Eldar Isgandarov, who is making his mark in American independent cinema with roles in three A24 productions, The Debut, Club Kid and Peaked.

In an interview with I-D magazine conducted by Flora Medina, Isgandarov reflected on his journey from Azerbaijan and Belgium to the United States, his early acting experiences and his transition from university theatre productions to working alongside established Hollywood performers.

A 2024 graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Isgandarov secured his first major professional roles in Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut and Jordan Firstman's Club Kid.

In The Debut, he portrays Piotr, an assistant to a demanding theatre director played by Paul Giamatti. In Club Kid, he plays Nicky, an aspiring Azerbaijani philosopher whose character was developed partly through improvisation and collaboration with the film's director.

Speaking about his early career, Isgandarov recalled the uncertainty surrounding his move to New York, particularly the challenges of securing acting opportunities while navigating visa requirements.

The actor also discussed his experience working on Molly Gordon's Peaked, his third A24 production, and described his first day filming alongside Paul Giamatti as one of the defining moments of his emerging career.

His appearances in the three films mark an important step for the young Azerbaijani performer as he establishes himself in the international film industry.

Read the full interview: https://i-d.co/article/eldar-isgandarov-debut-club-kid-interview/