Matinee Idol[1984]
And on top of all that - he even gets paid for it.
Egos and screen tests are all around when it is time to film an adult film called Matinee Idol. The lead star also has a private go with the casting directors’ buxom secretary right on the casting directors’ table.
Movie: Matinee Idol
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