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Posted By cory-abbey 7 months ago in Arts & EntertainmentLike the rest of us, actors need to take the easy way out once in a while. The best way to do that? Just play yourself. It's even a great way to break into movies (see Eminem in 8 Mile ) But sometimes it can really ruin your impression of an actor when you realize "Hey, Matthew McConaughey actually IS Wooderson from Dazed and Confused ." When actors play themselves, they're swimming in dangerous typecasting waters. Herewith, a greatest-hits list of actors playing characters that hit a bit too close to home.
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