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Misty Copeland Lands Role in Disney's Live-Action Nutcracker

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Yesha Callahan
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Misty Copeland has joined the cast of the live version of Disney's The Nutcracker.

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Copeland posted a photo of the script on Instagram, giving fans a little tease.

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In the live-action movie, Copeland will play the lead ballerina role in the film’s sole dance sequence.

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