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Serial killer who inspired The Serpent wants Hollywood career when he's released

Charles Sobhraj is escorted by Nepalese cops in 2014.

A serial killer whose spree inspired TV drama The Serpent is trying to slither his way into Hollywood.

In an astonishing interview from his cell in Nepal, Charles Sobhraj says he wants Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson and the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to bankroll a movie.

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