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Tom Cruise rompe internet al aparecer bailando al ritmo de Merlina

El actor mostró su versión más divertida y sorprendió a sus fans.

Wednesday , la serie de Netflix, basada en la vida de Merlina , la hija mayor de Los Locos Addams , se ha convertido en todo un éxito, rompiendo récords de audiencia a solo semanas de su estreno y dejando algunas escenas icónicas que quedarán para el recuerdo.

Jenna Ortega, la protagonista de la trama, ha acaparado todas las miradas consiguiendo el punto más alto de su fama, por lo que seguramente aparecerá en más de una producción nueva.

Mientras tanto, sigue cautivando a internautas y hasta celebridades con el particular baile de una de las escenas de Wednesday, la cual se ha hecho viral en redes sociales y ahora ha sido Tom Cruise el que sorprendió con sus pasos divertidos.

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El baile viral de Tom Cruise

Aunque Tom Cruise suele mostrar una imagen de seriedad en cada una de sus cintas, recientemente decidió salirse de su rectitud al recrear el icónico baile al ritmo de Bloody Mary de Lady Gaga, pues uno de los videos más virales en la plataforma es una edición del baile junto con dicha canción de fondo.

Recordemos que la intérprete de Bad Romance decidió unirse a esta tendencia dejando a más de uno con la boca abierta y con las ganas de replicarlo, como ha sido el caso de Tom.

Tom Cruise spent too much time with Lady Gaga on the set of Top Gun: Maverick pic.twitter.com/9K5Jha5viO — Gaga Daily 🃏 (@gagadaily) December 27, 2022

En el vídeo viral se puede ver al famoso bailando en el patio delantero de su mansión y vestido solo con una bata de baño.

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Las reacciones no tardaron en aparecer con divertidos comentarios para el actor y hasta algunas bromas al respecto.

“Tom Cruise pasó demasiado tiempo con Lady Gaga en el set de Top Gun : Maverick ”, “Esta ha sido la mejor versión”, “Tom dejando a un lado la camisa y corbata, qué genial”, “Amo esto”, “Lo más divertido para cerrar el 2022″, comentaron.

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Tom Cruise aparece bailando al ritmo de “Merlina”

A Tome Cruise se le puede ver en un video bailando en el patio delantero de su mansión y con una bata de baño.

Tom Cruise recientemente decidió salir de su rectitud y recrear el icónico baile de Merlina, pero al ritmo del Bloody Mary, de Lady Gaga, ya que es uno de los más virales.

Los videos en la plataforma de TikTok son una edición del baile junto con dicha música de fondo.

Se le puede ver en un video bailando en el patio delantero de su mansión y con una bata de baño.

@deeptomcruise When I dance, I dance with my hands 🙌 #wednesday #DeepTomCruise #wednesdayadams ♬ original sound – heyy

La serie de Netflix ‘Merlina’ se convirtió en un éxito rompiendo récords de audiencia y dejando escenas icónicas en el imaginario de los espectadores.

Jenna Ortega se ganó a todos con su destacada actuación en el papel de protagonista y es muy probable que la volvamos a ver de Merlina Addams.

Los comentarios de algunos usuarios fueron:

“Waaaaaaaooo !!!! Tom se conserva maravillosamente bien”

“Soy el único que se quedó mirando a la chica que pasa por la vereda”

“Vine a su perfil y queda más confundida de lo que estaba”

“No entendí nada pero el fin!. Te amo Tom”

El usuario @deeptomcruise de la plataforma de TikTok se ha encargado de publicar varios videos donde se ve a  “Tom Cruise”  en diferentes situaciones.

Los clips han generado millones de vistas y el que se subió el 27 de diciembre ya supera las 41 millones de reproducciones.

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Tom Cruise Revives Hilarious Tropic Thunder Character, Reveals the Secret Behind Dance Moves

Tom Cruise may have surprised fans at Comic-Con with the first trailer to his upcoming Top Gun sequel , but it was another movie in his illustrious catalog that Conan O’Brien asked about when Cruise appeared on the comedian’s talk show Thursday night.

In the episode, which was broadcast from the annual entertainment convention, O’Brien, 56, asked Cruise to step back into the shoes of Les Grossman — the skeevy studio executive Cruise played over a decade ago in 2008’s Tropic Thunder.

The actor, 57, was happy to oblige, showing off some of Grossman’s infamous dance moves.

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Turns out, Cruise himself had pushed director Ben Stiller to incorporate those dance moves, as well as Grossman’s fat-suit, when he was first approached to play the role.

“I take classes all the time to learn things or I want to improve a skill, whether it’s singing, music — whatever subject I’m studying. So I take dance classes and I took hip-hop classes. And then what I find is, I’ll find a character to put that with,” Cruise explained on Conan, recalling how he told Stiller, ” ‘I’d love to play this character but I want to have fat hands and I’m going to dance.’ “

“Sometimes with a character you just get an instinct about what you’re going to do,” Cruise added.

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Stiller, according to Cruise, wasn’t completely on board with Cruise’s vision.

“For a couple of months he kept saying, ‘Maybe we don’t do the makeup. Maybe you just look like yourself,’ ” Cruise remembered. “And I said, ‘No, I need fat hands and I’m going to dance.’ “

After the makeup was created, Cruise said finding Grossman was easy. “As you’re working on a character, you start becoming that character, you start discovering that character. And I just, I just started moving,” Cruise said, adding that Stiller was still confused. “There was no music. He was just looking at me like, ‘What’s happening.’ I was crushing Pepsi cans and Coke cans.”

Once Stiller added music to the scene though (specifically, Ludacris’s “Get Back”), he understood what Cruise wanted.

“He calls me the next day and cut it to that piece of music you see in the movie. And he said, ‘I get it, I get it, I get it. This is hilarious,’ ” Cruise shared.

Tropic Thunder earned Cruise a Golden Globe action nomination. The film also starred Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel and Brandon T. Jackson.

Later on Conan , Cruise recited Grossman’s more colorful lines. “Stand back and literally f— your own face,” Cruise said, to the cheers of the crowd. “I will f— you up! I will massacre you!”

And though the next few movies Cruise has on his slate are action-based (including the aforementioned Top Gun: Maverick ), Cruise said comedy — and Les Grossman — will always have a special place in his heart.

“I love comedy,” Cruise said. “I used to write sketches when I was a little kid and would do imitations to make my mother and sisters laugh.”

“Les Grossman was a funny character,” he added. “That was a wild character. That was wild.”

Top Gun: Maverick is set for a June 26, 2020 release.

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Tom Cruise isn’t known for comedy, but he does have it on his resume. Tonight on Conan , he resurrected his Tropic Thunder  character Les Grossman’s dance moves and colorful language.

Cruise is making the rounds after a surprise appearance at Comic-Con today, but decided to focus in his Conan segment on comedy, a lesser-known aspect of his talents.

The 2008 action-comedy Tropic Thunder , directed and starring Ben Stiller , featured Cruise along with Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel and Brandon T. Jackson as a group of actors making a Vietnam War film. The prima donnas are dropped in the middle of a jungle and have to use their acting skills to survive.

One of the memorable moments was from Cruise, who received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his efforts in the film.

Cruise told Conan that he did imitations as a kid, but relished the chance to take on the role of Grossman, a demanding studio executive who dances during the end credits to Ludacris’s “Get Back.”

“Les Grossman is a fun character,” Cruise said, and talked about taking hip-hop classes to prepare for the role. He told Stiller that if he appeared in the film, “I’m going to dance. And I need fat hands.”

Watch the video below for more on how he stepped outside his usual acting zone.   

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Tom Cruise Revives Hilarious 'Tropic Thunder' Character, Reveals the Secret Behind Dance Moves

Over 10 years after playing the character on screen in  Tropic Thunder , Tom Cruise brought Les Grossman back to life

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Tom Cruise may have surprised fans at Comic-Con with the first trailer to his upcoming Top Gun sequel , but it was another movie in his illustrious catalog that Conan O’Brien asked about when Cruise appeared on the comedian’s talk show Thursday night.

In the episode, which was broadcast from the annual entertainment convention, O’Brien, 56, asked Cruise to step back into the shoes of Les Grossman — the skeevy studio executive Cruise played over a decade ago in 2008’s Tropic Thunder.

The actor, 57, was happy to oblige, showing off some of Grossman’s infamous dance moves.

Turns out, Cruise himself had pushed director Ben Stiller to incorporate those dance moves, as well as Grossman’s fat-suit, when he was first approached to play the role.

“I take classes all the time to learn things or I want to improve a skill, whether it’s singing, music — whatever subject I’m studying. So I take dance classes and I took hip-hop classes. And then what I find is, I’ll find a character to put that with,” Cruise explained on Conan, recalling how he told Stiller, ” ‘I’d love to play this character but I want to have fat hands and I’m going to dance.’ ”

“Sometimes with a character you just get an instinct about what you’re going to do,” Cruise added.

Stiller, according to Cruise, wasn’t completely on board with Cruise’s vision.

“For a couple of months he kept saying, ‘Maybe we don’t do the makeup. Maybe you just look like yourself,’ ” Cruise remembered. “And I said, ‘No, I need fat hands and I’m going to dance.’ ”

After the makeup was created, Cruise said finding Grossman was easy. “As you’re working on a character, you start becoming that character, you start discovering that character. And I just, I just started moving,” Cruise said, adding that Stiller was still confused. “There was no music. He was just looking at me like, ‘What’s happening.’ I was crushing Pepsi cans and Coke cans.”

Once Stiller added music to the scene though (specifically, Ludacris’s “Get Back”), he understood what Cruise wanted.

“He calls me the next day and cut it to that piece of music you see in the movie. And he said, ‘I get it, I get it, I get it. This is hilarious,’ ” Cruise shared.

Tropic Thunder earned Cruise a Golden Globe action nomination. The film also starred Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jay Baruchel and Brandon T. Jackson.

Later on Conan , Cruise recited Grossman’s more colorful lines. “Stand back and literally f— your own face,” Cruise said, to the cheers of the crowd. “I will f— you up! I will massacre you!”

And though the next few movies Cruise has on his slate are action-based (including the aforementioned Top Gun: Maverick ), Cruise said comedy — and Les Grossman — will always have a special place in his heart.

“I love comedy,” Cruise said. “I used to write sketches when I was a little kid and would do imitations to make my mother and sisters laugh.”

“Les Grossman was a funny character,” he added. “That was a wild character. That was wild.”

Top Gun: Maverick is set for a June 26, 2020 release.

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Tom Cruise's Tropic Thunder dance is one of the most famous scenes from the movie, but director Ben Stiller had to be talked into filming it. Tropic Thunder is a 2008 all-star action-comedy, where a group of pampered movie stars making a Vietnam war movie run afoul of a drug cartel in the Golden Triangle. The movie received mostly good reviews and was a solid hit, but while it can be genuinely hilarious in its parody of Hollywood moviemaking, it attracted controversy for elements like Robert Downey Jr's character - an intense method actor - donning blackface to play a role.

Tropic Thunder  cast Tom Cruise in a surprise cameo as Les Grossman, the monstrous producer behind the movie the actors are filming. Cruise was going through something of a slow period in his career prior to Tropic Thunder , with 2006's Mission: Impossible III proving to be the lowest-grossing of the series while award baiting drama Lions For Lambs also underperformed. While Grossman is ultimately a small role, Cruise's sheer commitment to the role and endless stream of quotable dialogue made him a highlight.

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Tom Cruise donned lots of prosthetics to portray Len, including a fat suit and a bald cap. Some viewers didn't even realize it was Cruise in the role until Tropic Thunder's credits, which also featured arguably the movie's comic highlight. This sees Grossman, bathing in the awards success of the movie he produced, pulling off some wicked dance moves in his office set to Ludacris’s “Get Back.” In 2019 Cruise reflected on the movie during an interview with Conan O'Brien, and revealed Ben Stiller was VERY hesitant about the dance and most of the actor's ideas for the part.

When Stiller first offered Cruise Les Grossman, it was the latter's suggestion for the character to dance and have " fat hands ." The director didn't quite gel with these ideas and asked if Cruise could just play the role looking like himself with zero dancing. Cruise followed his instincts for Tropic Thunder and decided to do a make-up test for Stiller, which included doing some dance moves. Stiller was still doubtful as he watched Cruise perform without any backing music, but afterward when took footage from this test and cut it to "Get Back," he realized he had gold.

The positive reaction to Cruise's role in Tropic Thunder almost led to the creation of a Les Grossman spinoff, but while a script was developed it yet to happen. It's strange that one of the most iconic moments in the comedy hit almost didn't happen, but it's a testament to Tom Cruise's commitment to a bit that it's still so fondly remembered.

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Why Tom Cruise Demanded Dancing And Fat Fingers For Tropic Thunder

Who could forget Tom Cruise 's legendary performance as Les Grossman in 2008's Tropic Thunder ? Not only did he invent the character , but he also almost got an entire movie centering around that character. How cool would that have been? It's no wonder Grossman ranks among Cruise's best characters ever . Cruise's genius, coupled with his innate ability to feel out characters before they're even fully fleshed out, helped turn Grossman into the phenomenon he is now.

Speaking to popular late-night host Conan O'Brien during “ ConanCon ,” Tom Cruise explained how the now-famous character came to be. After Conan showed a clip of Cruise's dance performance from the film's end credits, Cruise said that learning to dance and learning comedy were among many things he wanted to perfect. In his words:

I take classes all the time to learn things or I want to improve a skill… singing, music, something I’m studying. I take dance classes and I took hip-hop classes and then I’ll find a character to put that with.

Because Tom Cruise created one of Tropic Thunder 's best characters, he demanded that his input be put in to the finished product, and he was willing to learn whatever it took to get the job done. It was, and it was glorious. Les Grossman proved so popular and so in-demand that Cruise agreed to bring him to the MTV Movie Awards back in 2010. It's amazing what hilarious mid-credits dancing can do for your career.

After that earlier tidbit, Tom Cruise circled back to Les Grossman and said what everyone in the room (and probably on the planet) wanted to hear:

I said, ‘Look, I’d love to play this character, but I want to have fat hands and I’m gonna dance.'

Man, he's good. I mean, c'mon. Who doesn't love sausage fingers and a proclivity for outrageously bad dancing? The guy has a good eye for what the audience wants, and boy, does he deliver. I'd love to see more of him if the franchise is ever revisited. Here's to hoping it is!

In the last five or so years, Cruise has taken on more serious, more action-heavy roles, some of his more recent ones being Doug Liman 's American Made and the fourth, fifth, and sixth installments in the wildly popular Mission: Impossible franchise. He has always had remarkable range as an actor, a fact that his various film roles clearly reflect.

If you're itching for a new Tom Cruise performance, you can catch him in Top Gun: Maverick when it hits theaters in June 2020. Or, you know, you could just watch him in Tropic Thunder or any of the Mission: Impossible movies for the millionth time. It really doesn't ever get old and it satisfies two very different moods.

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The Risky Business Dance Scene: A Deep Dive into Iconic Cinema Moments

The “Risky Business” dance scene stands as a timeless icon of 1980s cinema, epitomizing youthful rebellion and the freedom of self-expression. Tom Cruise’s electrifying performance in his underwear to Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll” has cemented its place in cinematic history. Beyond its surface appeal, this scene encapsulates deeper themes of adolescence, ambition, and the pursuit of identity. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the cultural impact, production intricacies, and lasting legacy of this legendary sequence.

The Cultural Phenomenon:

• Defining an Era : The 1980s marked a pivotal period in American culture, characterized by economic prosperity, technological advancement, and shifting social norms. “Risky Business” emerged amidst this backdrop, capturing the zeitgeist of its time.
• Youthful Rebellion : At its core, the film resonates with audiences through its portrayal of adolescent rebellion against societal expectations. Joel Goodson’s (Tom Cruise) reckless antics symbolize the universal desire for freedom and autonomy.
• Iconic Soundtrack : Bob Seger’s “Old Time Rock and Roll” serves as the perfect accompaniment to Joel’s uninhibited dance, infusing the scene with energy and nostalgia. The synergy between music and movement elevates the sequence to unforgettable heights.

Behind the Scenes:

• Directorial Vision : Director Paul Brickman’s meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout the film, especially in crafting the dance scene. His innovative approach to storytelling and cinematography set “Risky Business” apart from conventional teen comedies.
• Tom Cruise’s Commitment : Cruise’s dedication to his craft shines in his portrayal of Joel Goodson. His willingness to embrace vulnerability and spontaneity adds authenticity to the character, making the dance scene feel genuine and raw.
• Choreographic Brilliance : Guided by choreographer Ann Reinking, Cruise’s movements are both choreographed and improvised, creating a dynamic performance that feels organic and unrestrained. The synergy between Reinking’s expertise and Cruise’s natural talent is palpable on screen.

Cinematic Legacy:

• Enduring Impact : Decades after its release, the “Risky Business” dance scene continues to captivate audiences and inspire countless homages and parodies. Its cultural significance transcends generations, reaffirming its status as a cinematic landmark.
• Influence on Pop Culture : From television shows to commercials, the scene’s imagery and symbolism have permeated popular culture, becoming synonymous with themes of liberation and self-discovery.
• Critical Acclaim : Beyond its commercial success, “Risky Business” garnered critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling and nuanced performances. The dance scene, in particular, remains a focal point of praise for its emotional resonance and technical prowess.

Conclusion:

In retrospect, the “Risky Business” dance scene represents more than just a memorable cinematic moment—it encapsulates the spirit of a generation. Through its portrayal of youthful exuberance and defiance, it transcends its role as mere entertainment, offering a timeless commentary on the human experience. As audiences continue to revisit this iconic sequence, its legacy endures, reminding us of the power of film to provoke thought, evoke emotion, and transcend the boundaries of time.

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• Connect with Us : Join the conversation! Share your favorite moments from the “Risky Business” dance scene on social media using the hashtag #RiskyBusinessLegacy. We’d love to hear your thoughts and memories!

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Tom Cruise is a dancing scream

Tom Cruise's fantastic cameo in the Ben Stiller movie Tropic Thunder has re-awakened my never-too-dormant fan worship of the great man. He plays Les Grossman, a horrific, fat, bald movie mogul with hairy forearms to match Hellboy's. It's one for the "Mr Hyde" section of this great actor's CV - by which I mean his roles in Magnolia (1999), Collateral (2004) and also, slightly lower in octane, Interview With The Vampire (1994) and Jerry Maguire (1996).

Les has to preside over a catastrophically over-budget Vietnam movie starring Stiller's fading action star Tugg Speedman, who is currently imprisoned for ransom in the jungle by a Laotian drug gang, whom the frazzled, delusional Tugg believes are improv method actors pretending to be Viet Cong. Les has a Max Bialystock-style epiphany: by letting the gang execute Tugg, he can collect a massive insurance payout and turn this certain flop into the most profitable film in Hollywood history.

To celebrate this scam, and to tempt Tugg's agent, played by Matthew McConaughey, into colluding in it, Cruise/Grossman goes into a quite extraordinary dance routine in his office to Flo Rida and Ludacris. He bumps, swivels, grinds and does a horrendously embarrassing "spanking" mime while addressing McConaughey in an excruciating faux urban blingspeak-whine as "pla-yaaaaah!" How weird to compare this routine with Tom Cruise's previous great solo dance , to Bob Seger's Old Time Rock And Roll, from Risky Business in 1983. They are recognisably the same Cruise moves, but sort of brutalised and artery-hardened in ways that aren't precisely intentional.

In fact, the wonder of Tom Cruise's dancing in Tropic Thunder is the insight that it gives us into the man himself. Clearly, he has not learned these moves from scratch in order to play the part. They are a variant, and perhaps not so very exaggerated a variant, of the dancing that he really does in private. What we are seeing is a good-natured reprise of the dancing that must have accompanied the various celebratory, euphoric moments of Cruise's glittering career - for real. He could well have been doing it front of a mirror and addressing "pla–yahhhh" to himself.

Dancing is something that an actor can't fake. One of the most interesting parts of a recent British movie called The Waiting Room , for example, was seeing the talented Ralf Little dance in a fantasy sequence: he really is a nifty mover. And Ricky Gervais's famous dance in The Office was hilarious partly because of the realisation that he must have worked on and perfected those moves, in real life, in ways that were not entirely ironic.

And of course there is Tom Cruise's look: fat, bald, ugly in the classic mogul style of Sam Goldwyn. Obviously Hollywood producers don't look like that any more. They are sleek, groomed, young. They look like Tom Cruise. They, in fact, are Tom Cruise - himself a well-known producer with clout. So when Tom Cruise satirises his alpha-dog schtick, well, it's not so far from the truth.

Take another look at the Les Grossman "dance" clip. Cruise's assistant is played by Bill Hader , a comedy up-and-comer from the Judd Apatow repertory stable. Tell me if you think that Hader's performance is ever-so-slightly nervous and tentative, not because he's in character, but because he is genuinely over-awed, and wary of being tempted into any career-ruining attempts to over-shadow Cruise, however fleetingly, or to be funny at Tom Cruise's expense.

Either way, some big laughs await you this weekend with Tropic Thunder. And surely there's a best supporting actor nomination to come for Mr Cruise …

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Timothée Chalamet Says Tom Cruise Encouraged Him to Seek Dance and Stunt Trainers After ‘Dune’ in ‘War Cry’ of an Email

“He basically said, in Old Hollywood, you would be getting dance training and fight training, and nobody is going to hold you to that standard today,” Chalamet recalls

Timothée Chalamet described a rallying email he received from Tom Cruise after the two star actors met.

The email came up in an  interview with GQ  after Chalamet revealed he was also inspired by Austin Butler’s commitment to “Dune Part Two.” Cruise also encouraged Chalament to hone his skills. 

“After I met Tom Cruise, right after finishing the first ‘Dune ,’  he sent me the most wonderfully inspiring email,” Chalamet said. It included a Rolodex of sorts of all the experts he might need for stunt training. A motorcycle coach. A helicopter coach. “He basically said, in Old Hollywood, you would be getting dance training and fight training, and nobody is going to hold you to that standard today. So it’s up to you. The email was really like  a   war cry. ”

Chalamet revealed that he saw “Top Gun: Maverick” eight times while filming “Part Two” in the summer and fall of 2022. He even bought out a whole Budapest movie theater at $2 a seat to take the whole cast and crew to see the long-awaited sequel film. 

“’Top Gun’ was just  hugely  inspiring to me last summer when we were making  Dune, ” he said. “Some of the crew were kind of scoffing at going, but I just thought it was one of the greatest films I’ve ever seen.”

In the interview, Chalamet also revealed he worked with Butler’s “Elvis” team in preparation for his portrayal of musician Bob Dylan in the 2022 biopic directed by James Mangold.

“You asked me what I’ve been doing in LA this year?” Chalamet said. “I’ve basically been working with his entire Elvis team for my Dylan prep. There’s a wonderful dialect coach named Tim Monich. Vocal coach named Eric Vetro. Movement coach named Polly Bennett. I just saw the way he committed to it all—and realized I needed to step it up.”

Chalamet will also showcase his musical abilities with seven numbers in the upcoming “Wonka” film for Warner Bros.

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