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“I'm just a giant film fan, so I love action movies out of all kinds of movies. As a film geek, it's amazing to be able to shoot this stuff.”

Quote by Adam McKay

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Adam McKay, born on April 17, 1968, is an accomplished American screenwriter known for his sharp wit and social commentary in his films. more

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