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Actor Al Pacino to play Joe Paterno in upcoming movie

The actor most known for his role in the "Godfather" may soon be playing the role of Joe Pa, Penn State's late football coach.

According to Deadline New York, Pacino will play Paterno in a film about the child sex abuse scandal that rocked the State College campus.

The movie is based on the New York Times Bestseller, "Paterno".

The idea is still being shopped around to different production companies.
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