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Joan Smalls to make acting debut in Netflix movie

"So extremely lucky and honored to be part of such an insanely talented cast and team," the model said.

By Annie Martin
Joan Smalls attends the American Music Awards on November 20, 2016. The model will star with Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell in the romantic comedy "Set It Up." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
1 of 3 | Joan Smalls attends the American Music Awards on November 20, 2016. The model will star with Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell in the romantic comedy "Set It Up." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

June 21 (UPI) -- Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls will make her acting debut in a new Netflix original movie.

The 28-year-old model will star with Zoey Deutch (Vampire Academy) and Glen Powell (Hidden Figures) in the romantic comedy Set It Up, according to Deadline.

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Set It Up follows Harper (Deutch) and Charlie (Powell), two "overworked and underpaid" assistants, who attempt to solve their problems by setting their respective bosses up. Smalls will play Charlie's girlfriend, Suze.

"Words cannot describe this feeling!" the model wrote on Instagram. "So extremely lucky and honored to be part of such an insanely talented cast and team. Thank you to EVERYONE who made this possible #SetItUp #Netflix Can't wait for you all to see."

Set It Up is directed by Claire Scanlon, who has helmed episodes of The Office, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Fresh Off the Boat. The film co-stars Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs and Matt Bailey.

Smalls is known for her modeling work with Victoria's Secret, Estee Lauder and Givenchy. She served as a host on House of Style in 2012, and as a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race this month.

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