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Kristen Wiig Pulls New Comedy Out Of Georgia Over ‘Heartbeat Bill’

Amanda Prestigiacomo

A new comedy co-written and starring actress Kristen Wiig has been pulled from production in Georgia over Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican, signing pro-life legislation protecting unborn babies with detectable heartbeats (around six-weeks gestation) into law.

“Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo’s new comedy, ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,’ has pulled out of the state in light of its so-called ‘heartbeat bill,’” a rep for Wiig confirmed to Variety.

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