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My worst moment: Theo Rossi and the time he disappeared into a port-a-potty on the set of ‘Sons of Anarchy’

The Kevin Hart limited series “True Story” on Netflix centers on a world-famous comedian who pulled is into a web of murder. He also has to contend with a fan, played by Theo Rossi, who is so dedicated his enthusiasm crosses over into stalking.

“One of my favorite films is Martin Scorsese’s ‘The King of Comedy’ and the Rupert Pupkin character played by Robert De Niro,” said Rossi. ”I can’t tell you how much I’ve studied that character and the strangeness of celebrity culture. I started my career as an extra and I was on the outside of this business for so long, so I was always fascinated by this uplifting of celebrity because my

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