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The Cloak of Duplication

  • Episode aired Sep 2, 2021
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  • 23m
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Lauren Collins and Kayvan Novak in The Cloak of Duplication (2021)
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A forbidden artifact is used to help Nandor court a health club employee.A forbidden artifact is used to help Nandor court a health club employee.A forbidden artifact is used to help Nandor court a health club employee.

  • Director
    • Yana Gorskaya
  • Writers
    • Jemaine Clement
    • Taika Waititi
    • Sam Johnson
  • Stars
    • Kayvan Novak
    • Matt Berry
    • Natasia Demetriou
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Yana Gorskaya
    • Writers
      • Jemaine Clement
      • Taika Waititi
      • Sam Johnson
    • Stars
      • Kayvan Novak
      • Matt Berry
      • Natasia Demetriou
    • 8User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kayvan Novak
    Kayvan Novak
    • Nandor
    Matt Berry
    Matt Berry
    • Laszlo Cravensworth
    Natasia Demetriou
    Natasia Demetriou
    • Nadja
    Harvey Guillén
    Harvey Guillén
    • Guillermo de la Cruz
    Mark Proksch
    Mark Proksch
    • Colin Robinson
    Tyler Alvarez
    Tyler Alvarez
    • Wes Blankenship
    Lauren Collins
    Lauren Collins
    • Meg
    Kristen Schaal
    Kristen Schaal
    • The Guide
    Nicolas Grimes
    Nicolas Grimes
    • Fitness Co-Worker
    • (as Nicholas Grimes)
    Mercedes Morris
    Mercedes Morris
    • Ashley
    Nabil Rajo
    Nabil Rajo
    • Dave Lewis
    Karly Bon
    • Wraith Dancer
    Holly Horner
    Holly Horner
    • Wraith Dancer
    • (as a different name)
    Kae Kae Lee
    • Wraith Dancer
    Indiana Mehta
    • Wraith Dancer
    Bianca Melchior
    Bianca Melchior
    • Wraith Dancer
    • Director
      • Yana Gorskaya
    • Writers
      • Jemaine Clement
      • Taika Waititi
      • Sam Johnson
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    10mkayseryan

    FX REIGNS SUPREME

    The 3 actors are really funny that what really brings you in. Kayvan for the way he complains , Matt for the way he pronounces things. Really funny ep.
    10madman-63862

    You'll die laughing

    Kayvan Novak is so good in this episode in particular that it really makes me appreciate him as an actor. What a fantastic job. He's great in every episode but this one really showcased his abilities. Bravo.
    pontram

    Hilarious Episode

    This episode is just outstanding, from Christen Schaals' Guide to the Vampire Councils' lair, the many interpretations of Nandor, to the gruesome behaviour of Nadia.

    Wonderful writing and acting here.

    I hold that show dearly to my heart, like a modern version of 'The Munsters' (Grandpa Dracula was my favorite, and of course beautiful Lily) comedy which elated me in my youth (in English with German subtitles), and so does this comedy 45 years later in the same manner.

    The ensemble shows a great harmony and dedication to the show and I hope that there will be countless more episodes in the future.
    9Hitchcoc

    Be Careful, It's My Heart!

    The vampire council heads to Queens to accost some young vampires who aren't paying their dues. They have dues?? When they get there they get a bunch of these kids lipping off to them and denying their authority. Nandor puts up with this because he doesn't want to cause a rift between two vampire entities. We are introduced to the Cloak of Duplication. When one puts it on they can become anyone they want (only physically, however). Nandor has taken a shine to the young woman who runs a health club, but he is shy so he sends his friends there to approach her. This leads to several efforts, leading to failure.
    10daveypnot

    The Many Shades of Nandor

    From the teaser sequence through the last scene, great writing, spot-on acting and perfect pacing. That signature "unreal-reality" comedic energy that the show has been so well known for during the past two seasons comes through in high fidelity. Special note though of Kayvan Novak's performance. No spoiling it- you just need to see the episode for yourself.

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    • Trivia
      Kayvan Novak practiced the impersonations of his co-stars by running through the lines with them as well as studying recordings they provided in order to get a sense of their rhythms. Novak also admitted in an interview with Newsweek that he'd even practiced the voice of Matt Berry in the shower to get it right.
    • Goofs
      An effects shot is missing from the establishing shot of the house at ~20 minutes.
    • Quotes

      Nandor: Come on, Guillermo. Not everyone is lucky enough to hold their great-great-great-great grandfather's penis in their hands. I know I certainly would have liked to.

    • Connections
      References Scarface (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Tonight I'm Not Just Pretending
      by Miklos Gafni

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    • Release date
      • September 2, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Filming locations
      • Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • 343 Incorporated
      • Dive
      • FX Network
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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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