Breakout Ezra star William A. Fitzgerald isn't afraid to roast Robert De Niro
Ezra stars Fitzgerald as an autistic kid growing up with his grandfather, played by De Niro, and parents, played by Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale

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Robert De Niro and William A. Fitzgerald at the Ezra panel Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock
You might think stepping onto set with a legendary talent like Robert De Niro would be intimidating for any actor, much less a pre-teen kid taking on the very first role of their career. Even Bobby Cannavale cowed slightly when asked about working with his famous co-star at a recent panel for their film Ezra, hosted by the Tribeca Film Festival and producing studio Bleecker Street. “I’m embarrassed and I don’t want to embarrass him, but it’s incredible,” the veteran actor said during the Q&A, which was attended by The A.V. Club.