Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya is set to receive his own statue at Leicester Square in London, an accolade for his riveting performance in the hit psychological thriller, Get Out. The decision followed a poll where 5,000 movie buffs were asked which actor they believed deserved the next spot on the Scenes in the Square film trail; about one-fifth cast their favor for Kaluuya. The actor's portrayal will be immortalized alongside other legends such as Batman , Bugs Bunny, Paddington, Wonder Woman , and Mary Poppins .
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Reactions to the news have been a mixed bag on social media platforms. One dissatisfied voice on X, formerly known as Twitter , quipped: "Really? If they're handing them out, could I also get a statue?" DON'T MISS..
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