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Justin Long Recalls Working With Alan Rickman on ‘Galaxy Quest’: “He Was So Kind, Generous”

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Christy Pina
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Justin Long reminisces about the late, great Alan Rickman's kindness and playfulness on the set of their 1999 comedy 'Galaxy Quest'.
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  • Rickman threw a party for the entire 'Galaxy Quest' cast and crew, where Long was surprised to see the serious British actor 'dancing harder than anyone'.
  • When Long later took over a role that Rickman was departing, the veteran actor left him a card with a sweet message, along with the words 'Fuck you' written in cursive on the front - a hilarious testament to Rickman's dry, playful sense of humor.
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Justin Long, Alan Rickman, Jeremy Howard, Sam Rockwell, Galaxy Quest, Galaxy Quest
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