The Oscar-winning role Mel Gibson rejected because he was too old: “We were all sort of hoping”
The course of cinema history could have looked very different.
Author: Scott Campbell Archives: 03/2025
The TV show Stephen King refused to star in: “I don’t know what his problem was”
Thanks, but no thanks.
The Clint Eastwood role Robert Redford was too handsome to play: “He’s such a matinee idol”
Sometimes, Hollywood really is a beauty contest.
The Tom Cruise scene too steamy for cinema: “The sex was too much”
And no, it had nothing to do with ‘Eyes Wide Shut’.
Cary Grant names his favourite Paul Newman movies: “Those films were great”
Greatness recognises greatness.
The Hollywood myth Julia Roberts refuses to buy into: “I think that’s made up”
It may not be applicable to the biggest stars.