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John Wayne’s Planned Final Western (& How Harrison Ford Replaced Him) – My Blog

Wayne starred in plenty of other genres during his decades-long career, including romantic dramas like The Quiet Man, but he was somewhat typecast as a cowboy. He tried to break away from that image during the 1930s and starred in a run of more contemporary roles for Universal; all of these projects bombed, however, and he swiftly returned to the genre he knew best. True Grit’s Rooster Cogburn not only won Wayne his only Oscar, but it allowed him to play a more humorous character. Wayne was very careful not to alienate his core audience, however, so he passed on more lewd material such as Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles.The Frisco Kid Was Meant To Star John Wayne & Gene Wilder

Image of John Wayne's Rooster Cogburn in True Grit (1969). Shot shows Rooster wielding both a revolver and a repeating rifle on horseback, firing it off to the left of the camera.
One of the final projects Wayne was linked to was The Frisco Kid, a 1979 comedy Western fronted by Willy Wonka star Gene Wilder. This sees Wilder’s Polish rabbi getting involved with an outlaw cowboy named Lillard. The movie was in development for years under the title No Knife, with producer Mace Neufeld recounting to The LA Times that it was penned with Wayne in mind. Stories vary on Wayne’s reasons for passing; his salary is cited as one reason, but apparently, the “vulgarity” of The Frisco Kid’s script was another.The latter sounds like the most plausible option, as Wayne was vocally repulsed by the violence and language in movies like The Wild Bunch or Clint Eastwood’s High Plains Drifter. He even passed on Blazing Saddles, though “Duke” Wayne reportedly told Brooks he’d still be first in line to watch it. In truth, Wayne’s health likely played a role, with the film being shot less than a year before he would pass away from stomach cancer. The Frisco Kid went the opposite direction in terms of casting, with Harrison Ford taking the part.
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Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford in the Frisco Kid
Ford was hot off the shock success of 1977’s Star Wars when he was cast in The Frisco Kid, and still trying to figure out his movie star persona. He was never going to outshine Wilder in terms of comic timing, but to his credit, Ford is genuinely funny in the movie. Producer Neufeld also recalled there was tension between Ford and director Robert Aldrich (The Dirty Dozen) making The Frisco Kid, as the latter had planned on working with Wayne in the role. Whether Wayne – whose “fight dirty” style changed action – would have been funnier is another question.

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For most couples, their wedding day is the happiest day of their lives.

A wedding is a celebration of love between two people who choose to spend their lives together. It marks the start of a new journey filled with shared experiences, personal growth, and mutual support.

A wedding is a happy time for the whole family to come together. From saying vows to sharing the first dance, weddings are full of special moments that create lasting memories. These memories are cherished by the couple and their loved ones for years.

When planning their wedding, couples carefully consider every detail to make sure it’s perfect. From choosing the venue to picking the décor and theme, weddings show the couple’s unique love story.

However, in trying to give their guests a unique experience, some couples do strange things. Whether they regret it when they look back at their wedding photos years later, we don’t know. But we do know that some weddings are so awkward they make us question the bride and groom’s sanity, while others are so fun they make us smile.

Check out the video below to see some of the most interesting weddings you’ve ever seen.

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Sydney Sweeney hits back at horrific body shaming comments on viral pictures with incredible response

Sydney Sweeney has posted an Instagram video which included body shaming comments

Sydney Sweeney has hit back at horrific body shaming comments she’s received online with an incredible response.

For famous faces, social media can be an extremely toxic place, and it’s why we’ve seen some celebrities reduce their online presence as a result.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has become the subject of body shaming comments in recent times, and she responded to these on Instagram in the best possible way.

The actor posted a shot clip that began with screenshots of a bunch of body shaming comments she’s received online, including some calling her ‘quite frumpy’, ‘very chunky’ and ‘tubby’.

Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell discuss chemistry
After many screenshots of horrible comments were shown on screen, the video cut to Sweeney in her training gear at the gym.

The video cut to a sign that said ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’ as Sweeney worked hard with a trainer, struck a punching bag and even flipped a large tire in what looked like an extremely intense workout.

Many have flocked to the comments section of the Instagram video to praise Sweeney for her response to the trolls.

“I will never understand the hate in people‘s hearts when it comes to leaving comments like this,” one person commented.

A second added: “Ngl why do people feel entitled to talk about someone’s body specially someone you don’t personally know,” while a third remarked: “No one has the right or reason to make comments on anyones body, ever.”

Meanwhile, Lili Reinhart penned: “It’s always wild to see people publicly out themselves as pieces of shit with comments like that. You look incredible and your dedication to your project is very inspiring.”

The video actually concluded with the name ‘Christy Martin’ being shown on the screen, which is a nod to Sweeney’s upcoming biopic where she plays a famed female boxer.

Boxing fans will likely know Martin is a is a former professional boxer who earned herself the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.

Sweeney has spoken previously about her process of getting into her movie character, telling The Los Angeles Times in March that she’s a ‘very hands-on collaborator’.

“I like being able to give ideas, be a part of it, help come up with solutions. It just changes the whole process,” she said.

Sweeney continued: “It’s so hard for me now to be on a set and not be able to help in any type of way and be able to take action. And being able to actually have a voice and have a valued opinion—it means so much.”

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‘Australia’s most sexually active woman’ reveals outrageous bedroom goal for 2025

A woman who has been dubbed the “most sexually active woman” in Australia has set her sights on a big goal for 2025.

You’ve probably heard of Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips attempting to break outrageous records in the bedroom – and Annie Knight has now thrown her hat into the ring too.

“When I watched that clip of Lily crying and everyone was saying, ‘Oh my god, this poor girl,’ I just thought, well, she’s been getting railed all day by 100 different guys… imagine putting your body through that,” Knight told Metro.

“Yes, it’s emotionally taxing, but isn’t that like any job?” she added. “Everyone has moments where they’re like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this anymore.’ You do get really stressed. She’d be exhausted; her body would be exhausted. When you’re tired, your emotions are high.”

Knight also noted that some of the men involved in Phillips’ session were reportedly rude to her, emphasizing that dealing with negativity can be challenging in any profession.

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