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“We went to Comic-Con and there were people dressed up as the characters. There's a whole canon of Ninjago history that I didn't even know about until the process of making the movie had started. Especially at Comic-Con, I realized that people really, really care about this, and I hope they like it because it's meaningful to them. It did actually change my feelings about it.”

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Zach Woods, born on September 25, 1984, is an accomplished American actor. He is widely recognized for his exceptional performances in various television shows and films, particularly for his roles in 'The Office' and 'Silicon Valley'. more

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