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Clint Eastwood Almost Threw Out Unforgiven’s Screenplay Sight Unseen

“Unforgiven” can be seen as both Clint Eastwood’s magnum opus and a treatise on his mortality. A film about a retired Western outlaw taking on one last job, it’s awfully reflective of Eastwood’s career up to that point.
 
The man who starred in films like “Dirty Harry” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” for years, always the brave renegade, was getting older. Eastwood was 61 years old when he filmed the movie, clearly past his prime as a cowboy. The movie was one last try at being an outlaw, just as it was for the protagonist William Munny in the film. However, according to a piece written for the film’s 30th anniversary, Eastwood almost never made the film at all.
The film’s script was written by David Webb Peoples, who shopped it around to multiple directors but had trouble finding a home for it. The script eventually made it to the desk of legendary director Francis Ford Coppola, of “The Godfather” fame. Coppola was looking for a script to revitalize his idling career and liked “Unforgiven.” He optioned the script but couldn’t get production going, and eventually, the option expired.
Eastwood was the next one to pick up the script, but he made the mistake of letting his collaborator Sonia Chernus read it first. Chernus hated the script, saying, “We would have been far better off not to have accepted trash like this piece of inferior work. I can’t think of one good thing to say about it. Except maybe, get rid of it fast.”
Trusting his colleague’s opinion, Eastwood considered taking her advice and throwing the script away. Thank goodness he didn’t.
Love at first sight

Warner Bros.Luckily for fans of the Western genre everywhere, Eastwood did eventually read the script, and he loved it instantly. He liked it so much that he decided he’d both direct and play the lead, but he wanted to wait until he was the right age to carry the role properly. Eastwood was extremely dedicated to the script, wanting to make sure everything was done just as it had been originally written. It was love at first sight, and Eastwood was ready to put in the work to make the movie a reality.
Eastwood was able to make the film with a modest budget and a fantastic supporting cast that included Morgan Freeman and Gene Hackman. Eastwood was even not alone in hesitating to sign on to the project, as Hackman also was initially unsure whether he would do the film.
By 1992 when the film was released, Sonia Chernus must have really regretted the call she made. The movie was both critically and commercially successful, Eastwood may not have realized that his career would continue into his 90s, but the film still serves as a proper swansong for the Western genre as a whole, which has fallen out of favor with modern audiences. If there’s a lesson here, it’s to never take a friend’s movie recommendation. They might be dead wrong.
 

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Shreyas Talpade Suffers Heart Attack, Munawar’s Ex-Beau To Enter Bigg Boss 17 & More From Ent

1. Bigg Boss 17: Munawar Faruqui’s Ex-Girlfriend Ayesha Khan To Enter The Show On Weekend Ka Vaar
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The comedian is so far one of the best players inside the house. Faruqui who had previously won a similar show Lock Upp is playing quite safe so far. After Salman Khan dropped several hints that he needs to up his game, he would be slammed by the host in the upcoming episode for playing the half hearted game.
2. Karthik Subbaraj Is On Cloud Nine After Hollywood Icon Clint Eastwood Promises To Watch Jigarthanda Double X
He took to Twitter to write, “Wow! Feeling So Surreal! The Legend Clint Eastwood is AWARE of Jigarthanda Double X and gonna watch it soon (?) This film is my heartfelt dedication to Clint Eastwood on behalf of Millions of his Fans in India… Can’t wait to hear what he thinks of the film once he does… Thanks a lot @Vijay70269050 and all Jigarthanda XX fans on Twitter who reached out to the man himself and making this happen… Feeling Blessed.”  
3. Shreyas Talpade Collapsed After Suffering Heart Attack, Is Now Stable After Angioplasty
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The 47-year-old actor was rushed to the hospital where he underwent angioplasty. “Shreyas, 47, was shooting for ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and in the evening he suffered a heart attack and underwent angioplasty. He is fine now,” an insider told ANI. He is admitted to Belle Vue Hospital in Andheri West, Mumbai.
4. Mrunal Thakur Bumps Into Daniel Radcliffe In New York City, Screams, ‘Daniel, We Love You’
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Mrunal shared the video and photos on her Instagram Stories. She also clicked a selfie with him which she posted with a caption, “And this happened.”
5. ‘I Really Need Help Right Now’: CID Actress Vaishnavi Dhanraj Accuses Family Of Physical Abuse
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With bruised lips and an injury on the right hand’s wrist, the Bepannaah actress said, “Hi, this is Vaishnavi Dhanraj. I really need help right now. I’m in Kashimira police station and I’ve been abused by my family and I’m hit very badly. Please I need help from everybody from the media, news channels, and everybody in the industry. Please come and help me”.

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Kartik Subbaraj’s Jigarthanda Double X grabs Clint Eastwood’s attention, Hollywood icon plans to watch soon

Kartik Subbaraj’s Jigarthanda Double X grabs Clint Eastwood’s attention, Hollywood icon plans to watch soon


Kartik Subbaraj’s Jigarthanda Double X grabs Clint Eastwood’s attention, Hollywood icon plans to watch soon. (Photo: Instagram)
New Delhi: Kartik Subbaraj is overjoyed after Clint Eastwood offered to watch his film. Fans of Jigarthanda Double X posted about the film to Clint’s official Twitter profile, and the actor’s crew responded positively.
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“Hello, @RealTheClint We’re Indians. Jigarthanda Double X is a Tamil film that we created. Netflix has it available. We paid you a beautiful tribute throughout the film. We created some animated scenes of you when you were younger. “Please watch it when you have some time,” a movie fan tweeted. Clint’s team said, “Hi. Clint is aware of this film and claims that he will see it after finishing his next film. Juror 2. Thank you very much.”

Wowww….. Feeling So Surreal!!
The Legend #ClintEastwood is AWARE of #JigarthandaDoubleX & gonna watch it soon… 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
This film is my heartfelt dedication to @RealTheClint on behalf of Millions of his Fans in India…
Can’t wait to hear what he thinks of the film once… https://t.co/nDF0Atr59g
— karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) December 14, 2023
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Kartik tweeted, “Wowww….. Feeling So Surreal!! #ClintEastwood is aware of #JigarthandaDoubleX and plans to watch it shortly…This film is a loving tribute to @RealTheClint on behalf of millions of his Indian fans… I can’t wait to hear what he thinks of the film when he sees it…. “Many thanks to @Vijay70269050 and all #JigarthandaXX fans on Twitter who reached out to the man himself and made this possible…. Feeling Blessed.”
Jigarthanda Double X pays homage
Jigarthanda Double X pays homage to Clint Eastwood and Hollywood Westerns, as well as Tamil icon Rajinikanth. Rajinikanth had already shared a lengthy message on the film during its release.
“Jigarthanda Double X is a Kurunji flower (a rare flower that blooms every twelve years in the Western Ghats),” it began. Karthik Subbaraj’s work is amazing, with a unique concept and plot. New scenes never before seen by moviegoers. It makes us wonder if Lawrence is capable of acting like this. SJ Surya is today’s go-to actor. He brilliantly blends villainy, comedy, and character.”
“Special thanks to the producer for making this film so magnificent.” The tribes in the film are not actors; they are real people. Elephants have also performed alongside actors. Vidhu, who played Chetani, deserves more recognition than anyone else. Wonderful.”

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“The studio really wanted Clint Eastwood” for a Movie That Made Tommy Lee Jones a Sci-fi Icon

Tommy Lee Jones surprised everyone when he appeared in the role of Agent K in Men in Black. His appearance in a comedy flick was unexpected and was a major surprise for everyone. However, Jones was not the initial choice for the makers who wanted to cast Clint Eastwood in the role. It was director Barry Sonnenfield who vouched for Jones.
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The role of Agent K or Kevin Brown was quite different from the gruff type of roles that Tommy Lee Jones played in his other films. Initially, the actor was also very uncomfortable with the role. It was Barry Sonnenfield who solely believed on his part and knew how to infuse humor in his character in the correct way.
Why wasn’t Tommy Lee Jones interested in Men in Black at first?
clint eastwood bronco billyThe studio wanted Clint Eastwood for the role of Agent K
Although the Lincoln actor was turned into a sci-fi icon for his performance in the Men in Black franchise, the Oscar winner didn’t seem the perfect fit for several reasons. In an interview with Inverse, it was revealed that the studio’s initial choice for the role was Clint Eastwood. Director Barry Sonnenfield said:
“The studio really wanted Clint Eastwood. It was me who asked for Tommy, and then I almost got screwed — they couldn’t hire me because Tommy had director approval. Tommy gave me approval.”
The 1997 film was plagued with further troubles even after Tommy Lee Jones was cast. It was different from the roles he played till that time and it took some time before the actor got used to it. At first, Jones couldn’t rely on Sonnenfield’s direction and thought that the director was only focused on making Will Smith funny.
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in Men in BlackAgent J and Agent K
However, it was the deadpan expression and the straight-man attitude that was needed by Barry Sonnenfield. He wanted Jones to believe in him that he would look fun in the final cut. Eventually, the presently 77-year-old actor’s doubts were cleared after the film was released. It also helped him to bond better with the director during the filming of the sequel.
The Fugitive actor even took to a later interview to acknowledge how Will Smith’s company and Barry Sonnenfield’s direction were the sole reasons he looked so funny.
Also Read: “We don’t want to waste our time”: Men In Black Actor Tommy Lee Jones Angered Emmy-Winning Journalist After Acting Bratty During an Interview
Tommy Lee Jones’ interaction with Jenna Ortega took a weird turn
Tommy Lee Jones and Jenna Ortega star together in FinestkindTommy Lee Jones and Jenna Ortega star together in Finestkind
The Natural Born Killers actor who is known for being tough in interviews was recently subjected to an awkward interaction with the young actress Jenna Ortega. Tommy Lee Jones co-starred in a crime thriller drama titled Finestkind for Paramount+ alongside the Wednesday fame.
During the red carpet of the film when Jones and Jenna Ortega posed together for photos, the moment turned awkward when the elder actor questioned if he had any scenes with the actress. The actor turned to Ortega midway and asked (via Mirror): “Did we have any scenes together?”. 
When the 21-year-old replied that they had a scene together, the MiB fame asked if she had watched the movie to which Jenna Ortega replied no. Following this, both the actors started laughing while the fans also had a fun time on social media talking about it. Several fans referred to the MiB and stated how Agent K’s memory might have been erased with a Neuralyzer.
Men in Black can be streamed on Hulu.

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