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And we just loved him so much that we had him come back in and read for Jamey.

I think [the original role] was Veronicas boyfriend.
Samuels said he liked Centineo from the first audition, and that his chemistry with Purser felt especially palpable.
But does Samuels seethose Mark Ruffalo comparisons?
I said that to the casting director when he came in.
He has all those sides, and hes a little rough around the edges in a good way.
Hes not your typical blond, clean-cut, stereotypical male lead in a teen movie.