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Malcolm McRae is an American actor, writer, director, and musician. One of McRae’s breakout roles came in the 2014 film “The Fault in Our Stars,” directed by Josh Boone. McRae played the role of Augustus Waters’ best friend, Isaac, a character dealing with blindness and heartbreak. McRae’s performance was praised for its sensitivity and depth, earning him a nomination for a Young Artist Award.

Another notable role for McRae was in the 2018 indie film “Thunder Road,” which he wrote, directed, and starred in. The film follows a police officer struggling with personal and professional challenges. “Thunder Road” premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival and received critical acclaim, winning the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature.

McRae has collaborated with Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper on the song “Finish Line / Drown” from the album “Coloring Book.” McRae also worked with Khalid on the hit song “Saved” from the album “American Teen.” He collaborated with H.E.R. on the song “2” from her debut album.

One of the most significant milestones in McRae’s career was the creation of the short film “We Are Animals,” which he wrote and directed in 2019. The film, which starred Alison Sudol and Hari Nef, explored the complex relationship between humans and animals and the impact of animal agriculture on the environment. “We Are Animals” received critical acclaim and was screened at several film festivals.

McRae has worked alongside some of the most influential and talented individuals in the entertainment industry. He starred in the 2015 drama film “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” alongside Olivia Cooke and Nick Offerman. McRae also appeared in the 2018 horror film “Hereditary,” directed by Ari Aster and starring Toni Collette. He has collaborated with director and producer J.J. Abrams on the 2018 science-fiction film “Overlord.”