“And, you know, getting there on the day.”

To perfect his part, Alexander would spend time rehearsing emotional scenes in the safety of his own home.

What exactly is the secret to his success?

Pico Alexander on the red carpet

He just knows that somewhere deep in his core, he knows exactly how his character would act.

It’s almost as if playing Toby Shaw in “The Sky is Everywhere” was instinctual for Alexander.

However, the humble actor does credit his co-stars for helping him depict such intense emotions successfully on screen.

Pico Alexander and Grace Kaufman in The Sky is Everywhere