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Based on the book by Art Linson, What Just Happened follows two stress-filled weeks in the life of Hollywood producer Ben, played by De Niro.
With his latest film on the rails and another one threatened by a volatile star, the relentless cut and thrust of Tinseltown comes bristling to life.
Oscar winner De Niro had no qualms getting involved in the project, which has its basis in real-life events.
"I read the book and laughed all the way through it," he explains.
"I said to Art he should make a movie out of it and I would play the part."
The film sees his character, based on movie producer Linson, fight against a tide of events which see his Hollywood stock dwindle.
He also encounters other strung-out Hollywood players, including an agent who is so scared of his own clients he has developed a stomach complaint which makes him gag.
De Niro, whose stellar career has progressed smoothly for decades, admits he has yet to experience Hollywood angst first-hand.
"But everybody on the movie knew this world from their perspective and made it real fun," he says, calling it a "funny film with elements of drama and struggle".
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