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" All the roles I play, I don't see any of my roles in films that they're typically leading men. "

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" Every day's an adventure when I step out of my door. That's why I usually wear a hat and keep my head low. "

" Casting is everything. Getting the person that you imagined is this character and then seeing what they bring to it. "

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