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‘Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later’ Casts Jai Courtney

star Jai Courtney has been cast opposite Amy Poehler in

that was based on the cult 2001 movie. The new series was set up by a scene at the end of the movie where Bradley Cooper’s character proposes,” Let’s all promise that in 10 years from today, we’ll meet again, and we’ll see what kind of people we’ve blossomed into,” and all agree.

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Courtney plays Garth MacArthur, a suave, indie movie darling who is about to become a household name. Garth is recognized wherever he goes, but his eyes aren’t on the fans. He’s mad about Susie (Poehler) and wishes she would agree to take their relationship beyond “friends with benefits.” He joins her on the trip back to Camp Firewood.

role gives Courtney a chance to stretch his comedy chops. Known for his dramatic roles in pics such as

, he’ll next be seen alongside Shia LeBoeuf and Kate Mara in psychological thriller

, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in September and is set for release next year. Courtney is repped by United Talent Agency, Mark Morrissey & Associates in Australia and Silver Lining Entertainment.

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I have a suspicion that Jai Courtney is secretly a quite charming acting but he’s just been stuck with lots of meathead roles in substandard movies. His sadly brief role in Suicide Squad seemed to support this theory. Hopefully castings like this will give him a chance to formally show off his unused talents.

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