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Ahmed Best played the much-maligned character for the first time in 'The Phantom Menace' back in 1999Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I, has opened up about the impact that the role had on his mental health, revealing that he even contemplated suicide following the backlash his character received nearly 20 years ago. Best portrayed the Gungan character for the first time in the 1999 film, […]The post Jar Jar Binks actor reveals he contemplated suicide following ‘Star Wars: Episode I’ backlash appeared first on NME.
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Suicide: Idris Elba cast in ‘The Suicide Squad’ as Deadshot removed from movie
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Elba had been rumoured to be taking the role over from Will SmithIdris ElbaIdris Elba has joined the cast of The Suicide Squad as the character Deadshot is removed from the movie. It had previously been rumoured that Elba would take over from Will Smith in playing the role. Now, Variety reports that the British actor will play an unknown new ch...
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