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" the problem with paparazzi is that it makes you question your boundaries, like, how do i say 'that's enough guys' ?" -selma blair

" a life without fame can be a good life, but fame without a life is no life at all." -clive james

" don't think for a moment that i am really like any of the characters i've played. i'm not. that's why it's called acting." -leonardo dicaprio

" with any part you play, there is a certain amount of yourself in it. there has to be, otherwise it's just not acting. it's lying." -johnny depp

" actors are agents of change. a film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. it can change the world." -alan rickman

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daniel james howell as himself

twenty-six / luna rogers' good friend / aspiring scenarist, director / single

frequently partakes in short film competitions, bisexual, doesn't like the smell of lemons, loves christmas and halloween, mostly wears black, never leaves his flat without pen and paper, gets jealous easily, gets good ideas in the middle of the night, daydreams a lot

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philip michael lester as himself

thirty / luna rogers' client / actor / in a staged relationship with harriette schwartz

has landed a few big roles thanks to his manager, loves the beach, hasn't publicly outed himself yet, is plagued by nightmares, doesn't enjoy being famous but loves his job, is playful, always sticks to a routine, tips waiters generously

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willow camille reign smith as luna camille rogers

twenty-five / phil lester's and harriette schwartz's manager / dan howell's good friend / single

sees right through people, is very honest, wants what's best for everyone and enjoys watching her friends succeed, loves music and sunglasses, is ambitious and has many aspirations, falls in love easily, laughs at bad puns

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natalie dormer as harriette schwartz

thirty-one / actress / luna rogers' client / in a staged relationship with phil lester

currently playing in a not yet very well-known tv-show, is competitive, caring and confident, loves art, regrets it everytime she lies, is very polite and always sleepy, likes broccoli a lot

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hugh michael horace dancy as warren horace

thirty-five / reporter for celebrity section of popular tabloid 'lifestyle digest' / single

always chews gum, loves dogs, would do everything to get to the best stories and be the first at everything, has good and reliable sources, is daring and funny

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harry shum jr as chuck moran

twenty-nine / photographer for popular tabloid 'spotlight' / single

watches cartoons at three am, hates his job, doesn't really have a lot of friends outside of work, loves chocolate ice cream, is audacious and secretive

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nathan fillion as edward monrough

forty- two / famous director / married

always tries to give feedback in a friendly tone, is kind and caring, loves white wine, used his dreams as ideas for movies more than once before

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playlist

* paparazzi - lady gaga

* superstar - lupe fiasco ft matthew santos

* 13 beaches - lana del rey

* love me - the 1975

* behind the mask - michael jackson

* cocoon - milky chance

* fences - paramore

* bloodstream - the chainsmokers

* wiped out - the neighbourhood

* eraser - ed sheeran

* celebrity status - marianas trench

* you don't know me - jax jones ft raye

* hollywood - marina and the diamonds

* good help (is so hard to find) - death cab for cutie

* breaking news - michael jackson

* congratulations - mgmt

* tom misch - man like you (patrick watson cover)

[feel free to suggest more songs -

here x]

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i hope you will enjoy this story (:

feel free to leave feedback, i'd really appreciate it

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i am telling you this will probably suck lol sorry #oops it's my first phanfic