Danny Boyle on bringing the Trainspotting cast and crew back together
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Danny Boyle on bringing the Trainspotting cast and crew back together

Updated February 17, 2017 07:47:07

Trainspotting director Danny Boyle talks about his fear of making a sequel to the 1996 cult hit and how the themes of addiction were updated to reflect more modern concerns.

Source: ABC News | Duration: 10min 20sec

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