The 1987 movie Meg Ryan bet her career on: “Could be the big commercial hit I need”
A comedy sci-fi with the stamp of Spielberg.
Author: Tim Bradley
“Heightened reality”: Nicole Kidman on the most “over-the-top” performance of her career
In a celebrity-packed blockbuster.
The iconic British role Benedict Cumberbatch wants nothing to do with: “I’d turn it down anyway”
No interest in sitting in an old police box.
The Stephen King adaptation that almost starred John Candy: “We did reach out”
Perhaps put out at being thought of as a token fat guy.
“I didn’t have the courage”: the movie genre that scared Steven Spielberg for 40 years
Still regrets not going all in on it.
“Never met him”: when Val Kilmer went so method his co-stars didn’t know who he was
Not one to just phone in an appearance.
The one mistake in 1990 Diane Keaton swore she’d never make again: “I tried that, and I hated it”
On a completely forgotten comedy drama.
The 2007 role Gerard Butler would only be cast in if he quit smoking: “Are you serious?”
No sparking up allowed.
The iconic British TV show Ray Winstone keeps turning down: “I’ve been asked many times”
Has never had the time or the inclination.
John Malkovich’s four greatest movies: “That’s a pretty good performance”
Some you will know, some you won’t.
The 2015 Jake Gyllenhaal role that was written for Eminem: “That was the moment of pain”
Stepped in when the rap star changed his mind.
“It’s a horrifying situation”: the 2016 Liam Neeson movie threatened by North Korea
Could have all gotten very messy indeed.