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Bobby Cannavale Recalls Studios Wanting To Recast Peter Dinklage in Their Award-Winning 2003 Film

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Hollywood's forgotten history: Cannavale reveals studios' attempt to erase Dinklage's groundbreaking dwarf role in an award-winning film.
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  • Studios wanted to recast Peter Dinklage's character, forgetting he was a person with dwarfism, in their 2003 award-winning film
  • Cannavale, who co-starred in the film, is now speaking out about the industry's past reluctance to authentically represent disability on screen
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Bobby Cannavale, Peter Dinklage, 2003 film
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