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How Jerry Seinfeld Tricked Chris Rock Into Starring In Bee Movie

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Comedy heavyweight Jerry Seinfeld's secret tactics to recruit an all-star cast for his animated passion project, Bee Movie, are revealed.
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  • Seinfeld personally called Chris Rock, one of the biggest names in comedy, and convinced him to voice a role, despite Rock initially turning it down.
  • The Bee Movie cast is stacked with A-list talent like Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, and Ray Liotta, all of whom Seinfeld charmed into joining the project through his trademark wit and persistence.
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Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, Ray Liotta, Bee Movie, Bee Movie
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