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Acting vs. comedy: What Jay Pharoah likes best

Jay Pharoah talks about his role in the movie "Spinning Gold" and why this role in particular inspired his transition into more dramatic roles. The comedian-turned-actor explains why he is ready for this next stage in his career because he says he's ...

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