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Bill Hader cast in Speilberg's The BFG

Bill Hader
Bill Hader

Bill Hader has been cast in Steven Speilberg's upcoming movie The BFG.

According to Deadline, the former Saturday Night Live star will play one of the secondary giants in the big-screen adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic 1982 novel.

Mark Rylance will play the Big Friendly Giant, while British actress Ruby Barnhill will play the lead role of Sophie.

The live-action film will be shot in Vancouver, and is due to be released on July 22, 2016.

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