Today I found out that Nick Berry (of Eastenders & Heartbeat) was approached for the 'Martin Riggs" role in Lethal Weapon before Mel Gibson.
He was rejected because of his inability to convincingly play 'American' and his demand to do the theme music.
Absolutely true.
He was rejected because of his inability to convincingly play 'American' and his demand to do the theme music.
Absolutely true.
Ironically, Mel Gibson was lined up to do "Die Hard" while Bruce Willis was favourite for "Lethal Weapon".
For various reasons, they both had to withdraw from the one and were signed up for the other.
For various reasons, they both had to withdraw from the one and were signed up for the other.
For those in doubt, it's on IMDB and confirmed by the producers.
Also "Lethal Weapon" was the first ever use of a 'mobile phone' in a Holly wood movie ...
More convincing proof that Hollywood is capricious and success mostly a matter of luck and timing.
Tom Selleck was locked-in to play Indiana Jones. But he was also locked-in to his 'Magnum PI' contract and couldn't get free of it.
Tom Selleck was locked-in to play Indiana Jones. But he was also locked-in to his 'Magnum PI' contract and couldn't get free of it.
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