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Fickman directing Paul Blart sequel

Andy Fickman (“Race to Witch Mountain”, “You Again”) will direct a sequel to the Kevin James-starring comedy “Paul Blart : Mall Cop”, says The Hollywood Reporter.

James and Nick Bakay, writers of the original 2009 comedy, return as scribes, with Adam Sandler and Todd Garner as producers.

Steve Carr directed the first film.

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