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Baruchel to star in 'Johnny Klutz'

Published Thursday, Mar 12 2009, 12:34 GMT | By Simon Reynolds
Baruchel to star in 'Johnny Klutz'

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Jay Baruchel has signed up to star in Johnny Klutz, a movie revolving around his comedy character.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Baruchel created Klutz based on his love of slapstick humour. Klutz is a described as "a lovable loser who is impervious to pain".

Rob McKittrick (Waiting...) will pen the Johnny Klutz script for Universal.

Ben Stiller will produce the comedy through his Red Hour production company alongside Stuart Cornfeld and Jeremy Kramer.
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