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Billie Eilish’s Creepy ‘Swarm’ Character Is Inspired by a Real Cult | THR News

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Billie Eilish’s Creepy ‘Swarm’ Character Is Inspired by a Real Cult | THR News

Billie Eilish’s Creepy ‘Swarm’ Character Is Inspired by a Real Cult | THR News

Everything you need to know about the Grammy-winning artist's acting debut, a role that drew from the infamous NXIVM cult.


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