It's the way hollywood works
the studios get a big name in it, so it's likely to make more money. And if it flops, their backs are covered.
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Wed 5 Jan 2011, 13:49,
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Plus if he(*)'s attached to a film it's more likely to get produced in the first place...
(*) - or any other 'name'
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barryheadwound Mul-ti-pass? Multipass!,
Wed 5 Jan 2011, 14:02,
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