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In the Works: Michael Pena Lands Cesar Chavez Role in Diego Luna Directed Biopic

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Michael Pena has landed an ambitiously juicy role as the 60s-70s' Mexican-American social activist César E. Chávez in an upcoming English-language biopic directed by Mexican actor-filmmaker Diego Luna. Pena can do anything, from dark dramas (Oscar-winner "Crash") to silly comedies ("Tower Heist," "30 Minutes or Less").

By Anne Thompson and Maggie Lange
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March 7, 2012 2:16 PM
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