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      • He "never really wanted to do [a sequel]" because he had faith that the small movie would draw the eyes of a wide audience and bring him larger opportunities. He told The New York Times that he wanted to make the character great and "let that just live on" while he explored other roles.
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      Why Chris Tucker Didn't Want To Appear In The Friday Sequels

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