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The Seat Filler

2004-08-05 · 90 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy · Romance

Derrick is a struggling law student who takes a job as an awards show seat filler to make ends meet. One day, he is seated next to the beautiful pop superstar Jhnelle, who mistakes him for a well-known industry executive. With an instant chemistry, the unlikely pair begin to date.

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Directors
Nick Castle
Production companies
The Momentum Experience, Strange Fruit Films, C4 Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Duane MartinDuane MartinDerrick Harver
Kelly RowlandKelly RowlandJhnelle
DeRay DavisDeRay DavisE.J.
Mel BMel BSandie
Patrick FischlerPatrick FischlerIrwin
Shemar MooreShemar MooreTrent
Denise DowseDenise DowseDerrick's Mom
Glynn TurmanGlynn TurmanDerrick's Dad
Kyla PrattKyla PrattDiona Harver
Christian CopelinChristian CopelinKenny
Michael ChinyamurindiNail
Curtis ArmstrongCurtis ArmstrongLaJean
Romy RosemontRomy RosemontVicki
Jermaine CampbellSeat Filler
E.E. BellE.E. BellSeat Filler
Julie MintzJulie MintzCarrie
Tony LeeTony LeeWaiter
WajidArabian Guy
Giovanni LopesGiovanni LopesArabian Guy
Brian NahasTV Producer

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