“My landlord told me to be very early at work because he had a surprise for me. ![]() It only took 30 years and many customers later for an A-list actor to come walking through his workshop doors. He got his first job at 18 as an apprentice and has been working on 47th street as a custom jeweler since he was 35 years old. Roman emigrated here in 1975 from the now-former Soviet Union, where his parents pushed him into becoming a jeweler. Roman Persits Jason Smith/Everett Collection After 40-plus years in the industry and dealing with the schemers of the diamond district, Roman told us he was hesitant to agree to join this film’s cast. The casting director went on to explain to Roman that he was the exact face she needed in a new film and she wouldn’t take no for an answer. I was approached by a young lady who started staring at me and became speechless … I asked her, ‘Are we going to have a conversation and talk?’ She started screaming, ‘You are absolutely beautiful.’ I said, ‘… you need a new pair of glasses.’” “Last October, I decided to go downstairs to get a cup of coffee and have a cigarette. On a Tuesday afternoon, after the busy New York City lunch scene has dissipated, Roman was smoking a cigarette on the over-crowded street when a casting director took an interest in him. Roman Persits is a 47th street jeweler-turned-accidental part-time actor who plays alongside Sandler in the Oscar-buzzy movie. He recounts his accidental run-in with a casting director that led to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Post caught up with a Diamond-District jeweler that not only works as one of the movie’s real-life inspirations - but was also given the opportunity to be featured in the film. “Uncut Gems,” the critically acclaimed dramedy starring Adam Sandler and written and directed by the Safdie Brothers, explores the life of the diamond district jewelers that crowd 47th street every afternoon. ![]() The Diamond District of New York City is known as a maze of jewelers, retailers, stonecutters, sellers, appraisers and a few sly snakes. Striking actors: We've turned to Cameo, firefighting and even selling Medicare Soap opera star Nancy Frangione dead: 'Another World' villain was 70 Meghan Markle thinks Oscar is 'in her future' as she's in talks with 'big name directors' for acting comeback: report Woody Allen calls cancel culture 'silly,' ponders retirement at 87
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