But, it is hard too, because I want to do another action film. Believe it or not, it was fun.

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The actor Shane West says that making action movies can be difficult, but he also enjoys doing them. Even though it's hard work, he finds making action films to be fun and exciting.

About Shane West

Shane West is an American actor, singer, and songwriter known for his roles in TV shows like Once and Again, ER, and Nikita. He has also performed with punk rock bands and received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Darby Crash in the biopic What We Do Is Secret.

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I used to comb my hair back and do stupid stuff.

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At the same time, reading an action script… It makes me wonder. Was The Matrix a good script? I don’t know.

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