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Tom Hanks Classic Comedy Big Originally Had Darker Tone With Robert De Niro in Lead Role
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According to co-star Elizabeth Perkins, the Forrest Gump actor was a replacement for the Taxi Driver star who was originally cast for the male lead in the classic movie. Apr 10, 2021
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Elizabeth Perkins reveals she actually auditioned opposite De Niro to land her role as the love interest of Hanks adult character Josh Baskin in the 1988 hit, which would likely have taken on a darker tone than the finished product. Robert De Niro was actually cast in the role of Josh in the movie Big, she shared during an appearance on America s
Tom Hank s Big Was Almost a Horror Movie Starring Robert De Niro
Tom Hank s Big Was Almost a Horror Movie Starring Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro was originally set to play Tom Hanks role in Big.
There are some roles that stick to actors all through their careers, no matter what other parts they go on to play. Today Tom Hanks may be playing Mr. Rogers and Robert Langdon, but for many generations of fans, the actor will always be known as Forrest Gump. As it turns out, another one of Hanks iconic roles, the lead character in the 1988 movie
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Big almost looked a bit different.
The actor starred in the 1988 fantasy film. But as former co-star Elizabeth Perkins revealed this week, there was another actor who originally landed the role of Josh Baskin. The actress, who played Susan Lawrence in
Big, shared on Robert De Niro was actually cast in the role of Josh, Perkins, 60, shared. And then it fell apart because he had a scheduling conflict, and then they went to Tom Hanks. It s like a totally different movie in my brain with Robert De Niro, she continued, adding that she auditioned for the movie with De Niro.
National Pet Day: Celebrate your best friend with these films and documentaries
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts poses with her standard dachshund Fiona, which took third prize, in the Westminster Dog of the Year competition at Victoria Embankment Gardens on September 8, 2016 in London, England.
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While the love for our loyal companions knows no bounds, this year National Pet Day is celebrated on Sunday, April 11.
Studies have shown pets help decrease stress, improve heart health and even help children with their emotional and social skills, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Tubi, the largest online library of free TV shows and movies, has pet lovers covered this National Pet Day.