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Lucas Hedges (born December 12, 1996) is an American actor. A son of filmmaker Peter Hedges, he studied theater at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Hedges began his acting career with a supporting role in Wes Anderson's comedy-drama Moonrise Kingdom (2012). He had his breakthrough in 2016 playing a sardonic teenager in Kenneth Lonergan's drama Manchester by the Sea, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Hedges then starred as an aggressive youth in an off-Broadway production of Yen and had supporting roles in the coming-of-age film Lady Bird and the drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri in 2017. In 2018, Hedges played the lead role of a teenager forced into a gay conversion therapy program in Boy Erased, which earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama. He also made his Broadway debut in a revival of Lonergan's drama The Waverly Gallery in the same year. In 2023, he starred in a West End theatre production of Brokeback Mountain. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lucas Hedges, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lucas Hedges
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for Jason Newstead in Kill 'Em All - Metallica Biopic
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The upcoming Metallica biopic, titled "Kill 'Em All," delves deep into the legendary band's journey from their humble beginnings in Los Angeles to becoming one of the most influential heavy metal bands in history. The film highlights key moments in their career, including the formation of the band by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist James Hetfield, the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton, and their subsequent rise to global fame with landmark albums like "Master of Puppets" and "Metallica" (commonly known as "The Black Album"). The biopic captures the band's relentless drive, the internal conflicts, and their innovative contributions to the genre, while also exploring the personal lives and struggles of its members. "Kill 'Em All" is not just a chronicle of Metallica's musical achievements but also an intimate portrayal of the band's camaraderie and resilience. The film offers an in-depth look at their creative processes, the pressures of maintaining success, and their enduring influence on fans and the music industry. With a mix of archival footage, dramatic reenactments, and interviews, this biopic aims to provide a comprehensive and captivating narrative that resonates with both die-hard fans and newcomers to Metallica's storied legacy.
