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By Rebecca Murray, About.com Guide to Hollywood Movies since 2001

Chris Evans Plays Cop in Street Kings

Friday April 11, 2008
Chris Evans was a novice at handling guns before taking on the role of Robbery Homicide Detective Paul Diskant in Street Kings, a dramatic movie set in Los Angeles and directed by David Ayer (Harsh Times). Evans has played a fiery superhero, a teen heartthrob, and the member of an elite crew trying to save the Sun, but had never before had to use a gun in a film role. And although some members of the cast got to do weapons training in a simulator, Evans never had that chance. “I went out to do the gun range stuff. Keanu and I went with David to this gun range and fired off a few rounds. I had never fired a gun before so it was crazy,” revealed Evans. Read On...
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Common Talks Street Kings and Wanted
Common says he always intended to take on roles that were the polar opposite of his image and personality, and he does so once again in Street Kings, the latest dramatic film from David Ayer (Harsh Times). While it’s nearly impossible to discuss Common’s character in Street Kings without giving away key plot points, suffice it to say he’s not one of the good guys. Read On...
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