Jack Quaid on how he blends action and comedy in new film "Novocaine"

Jack Quaid, known for "The Boys" and "Scream," stars in the new action-comedy "Novocaine" as Nathan Cain, a man who can't feel pain. When his love interest is kidnapped, he turns his condition into a superpower in a high-stakes rescue mission.

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Movie Review: ‘Novocaine,’ with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy

The hero at the heart of “Novocaine” can't feel pain
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Jack Quaid on transforming rare condition into a superpower in "Novocaine"

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Friendship review – Tim Robinson spirals in a darkly hilarious comedy

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Leicester v Manchester United: Match Preview, Team News and How to Watch

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How Werner Herzog makes documentaries

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Thomas Tuchel: I love Jack Grealish – but he must show more responsibility off the pitch

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How immigration and tariffs are impacting the cost of milk

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Jack Draper can make the big three the big four

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Inside the Sabres' never-ending rebuild -- and how they get back to the playoffs

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Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6
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Fox host asks Trump whether he is 'comfortable' that 'Ukraine may not survive'

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The Hill - Mar. 10
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Wired - Mar. 6
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How activist Mantle Ridge's presence at Cognizant can help lift the company's valuation

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The Guardian - Mar. 10
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