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The idea of it [Star Wars] is really exciting, but the most fun part is the actual job you get to do: the character that you get to play, the people that you work with, the day-to-day experience.
Alden Ehrenreich
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Alden Ehrenreich
Age: 34
Born: 1989
Born: November 22
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