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The New Guy

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The New Guy
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PG13,1hr 28min
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May 10, 2002
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Columbia Pictures
Synopsis: Former Prada model and Road Trip co-star D.J. Qualls makes a bid for leading man status in this nerd-makeover comedy. Qualls stars as Dizzy, a dorky but delinquent high school student who's determined to get expelled from his hellish high school -- but ends up landing in jail instead. There he meets the intimidating, street-smart Luther (Eddie Griffin), himself a former geek, who takes Dizzy under his wing to teach him the art of being cool. Soon Luther and his pals have broken Dizzy of his meek, ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
It may have been the only one, but there was at least one good decision during filming of The New Guy: the hiring of Lyle Lovett to play Bear Harrison, father of Dizzy Harrison (D.J. Qualls). Otherwise disgruntled viewers won't be able to hide their grins when seeing these goofballs side by side, their similar physical traits and behavioral quirks validating the efforts of casting director Nancy Nayor. ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Dizzy Harrison/Gil Harris, Dizzy/Gil Harris, Gil Harris
Dizzy
Danielle
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Dave Dobosz (far right) is no longer the new guy on the team now that Rob Marconi and Sandy Almonte...
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