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Kristen Stewart Joining Ben Affleck in 'Focus'

5:58 PM PDT 11/2/2012 by Sophie Schillaci
Kristen Stewart Balmain Arrival - P 2012
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The "Breaking Dawn" star will play a grifter in the Warner Bros. film.

Kristen Stewart is getting into Focus.

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Stewart will play a young grifter who teams up with Affleck, an experienced vet.

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Focus will be directed by Crazy, Stupid, Love helmers Glenn Ficarra and John Requa from a script that they penned. Denise DiNovi will produce.

Affleck recently released Argo to critical acclaim, while Stewart's Breaking Dawn -- Part 2, the final film in The Twilight Saga, hits theaters Nov. 16. Stewart also stars in On the Road, opening next month.

Stewart is repped by Gersh.

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