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A Million Ways to Die in the West Funniest Behind-the-Scenes Moment

By Matt Risley published 30 May 2014

Charlize Theron and Amanda Seyfried talk Western LOLs

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A Million Ways to Die in the West is the kind of film that looks a blast to make.

So when we were given the opportunity to chat to stars Charlize Theron and Amanda Seyfried, we quizzed them on their funniest behind-the-scenes moment from filming.

The common denominator? One Neil Patrick Harris...

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