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The Virgin Cure: Casting Call!

If Ami McKay's The Virgin Cure were a movie, we know just who we'd cast. Check out our picks and weigh in on our choices in the comments!

By Stacy Lee Kong

Updated November 2, 2012

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Peter-Dinklage

Mr. Dink: Peter Dinklage

Anton Yelchin

Cadet: Anton Yelchin

Elle Fanning

Alice: Elle Fanning

Bella Thorne

Mae: Bella Thorne

Shirley Henderson

Miss Edwards: Shirley Henderson

moore

Dr. Sadie: Julianne Moore

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What do you think of those picks and other choices for other key characters?

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