Portrayed in HBO's lauded series, Valery Legasov was a chemist assigned to determine the cause of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor's meltdown in 1986. His sudden plea for honesty is one of the show's pivotal scenes:





In real-life, Legasov was interviewed by NBC in 1986:





He is stocky with a loud, forceful voice, appearing neither nervous nor hesitant when speaking. He is also forthright: noting dangers of technology, nuclear and otherwise.

I think he is NPA+