The panned 2009 role that turned Judi Dench incandescent with rage: “You’re an absolute shit”
Surprisingly thin skin.
2009
The 2009 movie scene Mel Brooks called the funniest of the 21st century: “It was hysterical”
A huge pat on the back.
The 2009 movie that made no sense to Chiwetel Ejiofor: “I couldn’t rationalise it at all”
He did a good job, all things considered.
“I got very close”: the iconic 2009 role Sebastian Stan “really, desperately wanted” to play
Devastated after missing out on the blockbuster.
The 2009 role Lupita Nyong’o chose instead of Hollywood: “Expectations be damned”
Not one to just chase the big cheques.
The “crazy” 2009 movie scene that reminded Mel Brooks of his younger self: “He’s not being politically correct”
Shades of shattering taboos.
The 2009 U2 album that half the band couldn’t stand: “Not as good as we thought”
Not knowing what they were doing.
The 2009 song Bob Dylan felt wouldn’t be made again: “Trample over music like that”
Not being passed down.
“I hated taking that role”: the 2009 movie Stanley Tucci loathed every moment of making
He could have said no.