Direct
Direct verb - To cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway.
Starring
Starring adjective - Indicating the most important performer or role.
Both words in one sentence
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To do so, he turned down the chance to direct the landmark film Bonnie and Clyde, but inadvertently set Warren Beatty on the course of not only starring in it, but produce it and getting Arthur Penn direct it instead.
Source: Creator / François Truffaut -
Dolittle 2 were followed by three direct-to-video sequels starring the daughter of the title character.
Source: Spin-Offspring -
Instead of making a direct follow-up, Lionsgate ultimately produced Leprechaun Origins in 2014, a Darker and Edgier franchise reboot starring Dylan Postl (WWE's Hornswoggle), without the involvement of Davis or other members of the original franchise.
Source: Saved from Development Hell
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