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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1950, Lee Tamahori, New Zealand film director was born. In 1954, Mark Linn-Baker, American actor and director was born. In 1958, Daniel McVicar, American actor was born. In 1970, Michael Showalter, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1975, Joshua Leonard, American actor, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1981, Richard O'Connor, Indian-English general (born 1889) passed away. In 1982, Stefan Hodgetts, English racing driver was born. In 1985, John Boulting, English director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1913) passed away. In 1997, KJ Apa, New Zealand actor was born. In 2008, Cyd Charisse, American actress and dancer (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘April X’ Director Michel K. Parandi Says Casting Connor Storrie Before ‘Heated Rivalry’ Felt Like Casting Harrison Ford in ‘Blade Runner’: I Was ‘Telling Everybody He’s Going to Be a Movie Star’
Producers urged Michel K. Parandi to take his time and audition as many actors as possible for the main role of Baxter in his long-gestating sci-fi “April X,” but the French-American director knew early on who his man was: Connor Storrie. What he did not know is that, a few months after wrapping production, Storrie []
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