"I almost always do things that I like, in some form or fashion. Every once in awhile that means that I don't think the script is any good and I don't have any trust in the people, but the film is shooting in Sri Lanka, or somewhere like that, so I'm going."

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Source: Billy Campbell Talks KILLING LINCOLN, Taking on the Iconic Figure, Putting on the Hat and Reenacting the Assassination, Plus Season 3 of AMC’s THE KILLING. Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. February 14, 2013.

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Billy Campbell

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Billy Campbell is an American actor known for his diverse roles in film and television, particularly in 'The Rocketeer' and 'Once and Again'.

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