Tom Hanks almost missed his important role.
Robert De Niro was originally cast in the hit comedy Big 1988 in place of the 64-year-old actor, revealed costar Elizabeth Perkins during a long-distance appearance Watch what’s happening live Wednesday.
“Robert De Niro was actually cast as Josh. And then he broke up because he had a scheduling conflict, and then they went to Tom Hanks, ”the 60-year-old actress told an astonished Andy Cohen.
Almost “big”: Robert De Niro (here in 2020) was originally cast in the hit comedy Big 1988, instead of the 64-year-old actor, revealed costar Elizabeth Perkins during a remote appearance on Watch What Happens Live Wednesday
The second choice: “Robert De Niro was actually cast as Josh. And then it broke up because it had a scheduling conflict, and then they went to Tom Hanks, ”the 60-year-old actress told a stunned Andy Cohen; seen here with Hanks in a still from the movie
“It’s like a completely different movie in my brain with Robert De Niro,” she added.
The Moodys star explained that she auditioned for the film by reading lines with De Niro, 77 years old.
– It was worse. It was a bit of a horror movie, “she joked, adding that it was a much darker movie before her beloved Cast Away performer got involved.
“Robert De Niro was wandering the streets of New York. What Tom Hanks brought them was much easier, ‘she said.
Totally different: “It’s like a completely different movie in my brain with Robert De Niro,” she added. Moody’s star explained that she auditioned for the film by reading lines with De Niro, 77 years old
Horror movie: “It was worse. It was a horror movie … Robert De Niro was wandering the streets of New York. What Tom Hanks brought them was much easier, ‘she said; De Niro is seen here in 1988
Big continued to consolidate Tom as a big box office draw, grossing over $ 150 million and bringing the star her first Oscar nomination.
For De Niro, who went on to film Oscar-nominated crime drama The Untouchables, it wasn’t a major loss either.
Perkins also told the 52-year-old talk show host about a kiss he shared with Hanks on set in response to a fan’s question about his favorite rag on the screen.
“Big” hit: Big continued to consolidate Tom as a big box office draw, grossing over $ 150 million and winning the star’s first Oscar nomination.
No loss: It wasn’t a major loss for De Niro either, who instead filmed Oscar-nominated crime drama The Untouchables; saw sharing a laugh with Hanks in 2016
“He puts one in the middle of the movie. At that time, I had such a passion for him. I was alone, she confessed.
Unfortunately for her, the News of the World singer had already begun dating his future wife Rita Wilson at the time.
– He was already with Rita Wilson. They were dating, but they hadn’t married yet. So, it was completely out of bounds, but it was adorable, “continued Weeds.
Kiss: Perkins also told the 52-year-old talk show host about a kiss he shared with Hanks on set in response to a fan’s question about his favorite screen rag: ” He puts one in the middle of the movie. At that time, I had such a passion for him. I was alone ‘
Claimed: Unfortunately for her, the News of the World singer had already started meeting his future wife Rita Wilson at the time: “He was already with Rita Wilson. They were dating, but they hadn’t married yet. So it was completely out of bounds, but it was adorable. ‘
The couple, who will be celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary this year, met on the set of the ABC series Bosom Buddies.
Elizabeth also said that she does not think that the love scene involved between her and the actor from Big would be made today.
“We don’t see her having sex, but he takes off my shirt,” Perkins told Page Six last week about her adult character sharing an intimate moment with a 12-year-old boy trapped in an adult’s body.
Love Scene: Elizabeth also said she doesn’t think the implicit love scene between her and the Big Actor would be done today: “We don’t see them having sex, but he’s taking my shirt off,” Perkins told Page Six last week.
Right? In the comedy, Elizabeth’s adult character shares an intimate moment with a 12-year-old boy trapped in the body of an adult, played by Hanks
“Actually, I take off my shirt and he touches my breast, then I cut the opening of the elevator door and he has a big smile on his face. We never say, “Oh, they slept together,” but they certainly fooled each other, “she added.
She said whether the scene was right or not.it was not even a consideration of ours at the time. I haven’t even talked or talked at any level. Different times. ‘
The actress admitted that she does not think she will fly today, with whom she is “totally on board”.
“She wouldn’t have shown that at all.” I think we’re at a different time.
Different moment: She said whether the scene is appropriate or not “was not even a consideration of ours at the time. I haven’t even talked or talked at any level. Different times’