Rory Culkin Makes Dark Decision in ‘Dear Shop Girl’ First Footage (Exclusive)

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Although he is admittedly particular when selecting roles, Rory Culkin had no hesitation about signing on for Dear Shop Girl. Writer-director Nira Burstein’s short narrative film premieres next month at the Woodstock Film Festival. Lorraine Farris and Fred Armisen also appear in the project that debuts its first footage in a clip exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter, which can be seen below. I made a strong choice when I was a child that, ‘I don’t want to be in kids’ movies. Culkin adds, “But with this, there was no reason to not do it.”