In movies, they may get cars to crash! (6)

I believe the answer is:

actors

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'in movies they' is the definition.
The definition suggests a plural noun which matches the answer.

'get cars to crash' is the wordplay.
'get' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'crash' is an anagram indicator.
'cars'+'to' is 'carsto'.
'carsto' is an anagram of 'ACTORS'.

'may' is the link.

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(Other definitions for actors that I've seen before include "Thespians" , "Theatrical performers" , "Cast" , "Luvvies" , "They 23 down" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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