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“We were in production on a movie called All the Real Girls, which filmed in the Fall of 2001, and we really discovered who Danny McBride was, as an actor. When I say we, I mean me and a crew and a small audience that would hit the art house. He'd never acted before, and it was a really refreshing, eye-opening experience to watch him unleash, in front of the camera, all this comedic potential that we knew he had, as a human being and as the guy doing keg-stands at the party.”

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David Gordon Green

David Gordon Green is an American filmmaker, born on April 9, 1975. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound depiction of Southern American culture. more

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