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Actor John Corbett, who many may recognize from his stint on Sex and the City or for being bombshell Bo Derek's boyfriend, returns to the small screen in a new TV movie based on a true story.
Sarah Jessica Parker Goes Salt And PepperIn A Smile as Big as the Moon, Corbett portrays Mike Kersjes, a special-education teacher who works towards making his dream come true: enrolling his class in NASA's Space camp.
Selena Gomez: Being A Star Isn't Glamorous (VIDEO) Kersjes faces many obstacles including opposition from his school's administration, who fear the project is too expensive, and Space Camp Officials, who are skeptical since they've never had special-ed kids apply for the program.
Wizards' Maria Canals-Barrera Talks Lack Of Latinos On TV (VIDEO) "Not only did they (the students) get through the program, they won some awards. And since then there's probably been over 3000 special needs kids that have gone to space camp," Corbett told me during an intimate sit-down interview at Pasadena's Langham Huntington Hotel.
Wizards' Gregg Sulkin: I Wasn't Starstruck By Selena Gomez (VIDEO) John said it took Kersjes almost 10 years to get the film produced! "He (Kersjes) was there every day and for every shot of the movie and we've become good friends," revealed Corbett.
Wizards' Jennifer Stone Dishes On Selena Gomez (VIDEO) Corbett said many of the special-ed students were played by actors with Down syndrome, autism and other learning disabilities. "I'm hardly ever around young kids in my life, but to be with these kids for 5 or 6 weeks was a real treat for me. It was inspirational," finalized John.
Don't miss A Smile as Big as the Moon, airing this Sunday, January 29 at 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC. Scroll down to watch a sneak peek of the film.
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