Hollywood in the Hinterlands: A Guide to Pennsylvanian A-Listers (and Those Trying to Be)
Ah, Pennsylvania. Land of cheesesteaks, liberty bells, and... surprisingly A-list actors? That's right, folks! While Hollywood may be the dream factory, Pennsylvania has its own share of stars who've either called the Keystone State home or gotten their start here.
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From Philly Cheesesteaks to Primetime: Big Names with Big Dreams
Pennsylvania boasts a surprising number of Hollywood heavyweights. We're talkin' Will Smith (fresh prince of nowhere near Bel-Air, maybe closer to a cheesesteak stand?), M. Night Shyamalan (twist endings and, presumably, Tastykakes go hand-in-hand, right?), and even Tom Hanks (though jury's out on whether he prefers scrapple or a good kielbasa).
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There's also Kevin Bacon (Six Degrees of Separation? More like Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon from Everyone in Pennsylvania). He might be from Philly, but rumor has it he can still get a Pittsburgh Steelers game on in his living room with the power of his charisma alone.
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From Sitcoms to the Silver Screen: It's Not All Gritty Cities
Pennsylvania isn't all about Rocky running up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (although, that is pretty epic). We've got our fair share of comedic talent too! Tina Fey (Liz Lemon would totally approve of Pennsylvania's bureaucracy), Krysten Ritter (aka Jessica Jones, who's gotta be tough enough to handle a Philly winter), and Will Ferrell (well, maybe he just films here a lot, but wouldn't it be funny to imagine him roaming the Amish countryside?) all have Pennsylvania ties.
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So You Want to Be Pennsylvania's Next Big Star?
Hold on to your horses (or should we say, shoo-fly pie?). If seeing all these famous faces has you itching to break into acting and claim your own Pennsylvania fame, here's a quick reality check: it ain't all scrapple and spotlights.
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But hey, dreams gotta dream, right?
How to Become Pennsylvania's Next Big Star (Unofficial Guide):
- Perfect Your Cheesesteak Accent: This may or may not be required, but it definitely can't hurt.
- Master the Art of Small Talk: Gotta be able to charm those casting directors in between takes, and what better conversation starter than the merits of soft pretzels vs. hard pretzels?
- Befriend a Groundhog: Look, in Pennsylvania, we take our groundhogs seriously. Punxsutawney Phil might just be your ticket to getting noticed.
- Practice Your Patience: Just because you live near Will Smith doesn't mean you'll be getting lunch with him tomorrow. Keep hustlin' and don't give up!
- Embrace the Uniqueness: Pennsylvania is quirky, and that's a good thing! Let your inner Pennsylvanian shine through, because after all, who else can say they hail from the state with the best chocolate milkshakes (fight me on this)?
There you have it! Your not-so-serious guide to Pennsylvania's A-List (and wannabes). Remember, even if you don't become the next M. Night Shyamalan, you'll always have the comfort of knowing you share a state with some pretty darn cool actors.
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