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The groundbreaking feature film, called \u201cMonsters vs. Muncy,\u201d will star Zack Gottsagen (\u201cThe Peanut Butter Falcon\u201d) and David DeSanctis (\u201cWhere Hope Grows\u201d). Lauren Potter (\u201cGlee\u201d) also stars in the film, producers said. The film is set to shoot in Texas, Out of Order said.<\/p>\n

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