Sometimes thoughmore often, in factit isnt nearly so glamorous.
Sometimes youve got to audition, scrape, claw… and still not get the part.
But then fate steps in!
In those instances, it would seem that providence itself lends a hand.
These are the stars that were born of fire and tribulation.
Its an impressive feat since he didnt join the production until after the film paused production for months.
Nonetheless, according to most viewers today, the troubles became became a boon for the streaming sensation.
The director was like, I dont understand whats going on, Ive got Dougray Scott playing the part.
Why am I auditioning another guy?
Ive never known more that Im not getting a part.
Not to mention a pretty spectacular Broadway stage career too.
So Zemeckis and Universal cast up-and-coming dramatic actor Eric Stoltz as Marty.
They even spent weeks on set filming with him… before coming to the conclusion it just wasnt working.
Eric is such a different actor and he could be very difficult, co-starLea Thompson said in 2015.
It was a time when we were emerging from the 70s.
Now a lot of young actors are just like businessmen.
It was a different time.
But it was not the right movie to behave like that.
His haggard but wise face, his high-collared trench coat, those well-worn and world-weary fedoras and cigarettes.
That served Huston fine.
He cast his real-life drinking buddy Bogart in the role of Spade.
In many ways, it defined our idea of the film noir detective and his hardboiled style and cadence.
Unfortunately, his team told him to pass.
If this was yourClass Actiontime,you could have done it, but you cant do that anymore.
Now its gotta be Larry Fishburne in [movie], with name above the title.
In theory this is sound advice, however Fishburne ended up starring inBad Company.
So Spielberg and Lucas wound up casting Tom Selleck in the role of Indiana.
Nonetheless, he was cast as Indy and Paramount asked for Selleck to be released from his contract.
When he dropped out,Raiders of the Lost Arkwas mere weeks away from production.
Hence a quick call to Ford.
Suddenly, he was in a role that harkened back to some of that Bogie swagger.
