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" I don't think people are experiencing superhero fatigue. Do you hear people complaining that there are too many action movies? I think it's good entertainment. "

Michael Pena

Action

Good

You

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" It feels good, pouring your heart out over something, and then all of a sudden people are getting inspired. "

" Drama is basically what I do, so it's a compliment that people think it's hard for me to get back to drama. "

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Compliment

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" I never wanted to be in a gang. I didn't want to follow anybody's orders. "

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" I'm just an actor. If it's drama, I add as much humour as the part will stand. And if it's a comedy, add as much drama as you can, so it balances out; you don't wanna be too serious. "

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Amazing

Doing

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Bad Guys

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Doing

Wrestling

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