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    "Casting",
    "Festivals",
    "News",
    "Andrew Dawe-Collins",
    "Calvin Kassab",
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    "Donnell Clayton",
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  "textContent": "EXCLUSIVE: Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings) has taken his first starring role since winning the SAG-AFTRA presidency. In the Scrooge-inspired indie pic Scruggs, Astin will star opposite Calvin Kassab, who plays the titular character, and serves as executive producer. Also starring are Donnell Clayton (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F), Andrew Dawe-Collins (Pitchfork) and […]",
  "title": "Sean Astin Takes First Starring Role Since SAG-AFTRA Election Win In Scrooge-Inspired ‘Scruggs’"
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