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Antonio Banderas to play pirate in 'SpongeBob' movie

Actor Antonio Banderas arrives backstage during the American Society of Cinematographers 26th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Hollywood and Highland Grand Ballroom in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 12, 2012. UPI/David Silpa
Actor Antonio Banderas arrives backstage during the American Society of Cinematographers 26th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Hollywood and Highland Grand Ballroom in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 12, 2012. UPI/David Silpa | License Photo

SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Spanish actor Antonio Banderas is to play a pirate in the movie "SpongeBob SquarePants 2," The Christian Science Monitor reported.

Some live-action scenes for the animation-hybrid are being shot in Georgia next week, the newspaper said, adding the picture is a sequel to the 2004 blockbuster "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie."

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Banderas is known for his work in the "Spy Kids" movies, as well as the films "Desperado," "Assassins," "Evita," "Interview with the Vampire," "Philadelphia" and "The Mask of Zorro." He also has lent his voice to the character of Puss in Boots in the animated "Shrek" franchise.

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