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“As far as Ken Kwapis saying all those things, I think he just really wanted me in the movie so he probably told Warner Brothers, 'Don't worry, Jimmy Stewart? Gary Cooper? Who else do you like?' If they'd said they were huge Chris Farley fans, he's like, 'He can do that, too. He's a huge physical comedian.' But no, that's really nice to hear.”

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John Krasinski, born on October 20, 1979, is an accomplished American actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Michael Scott in the television series 'The Office', for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. His success in film has been equally impressive, with notable performances in movies like 'The Hurt Locker' and 'Welcome to Marwen'. more

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