TatteredCarcosa t1_iybs097 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:30 AM

Reply to comment by Grinderiny in TIL for the Untouchables Brian De Palma casted Bob Hoskins in case De Niro could not appear. De Palma mailed Hoskins a check for his contracted fee of $200,000 with a "Thank You" note, which prompted Hoskins to call up De Palma and ask him if there were any more films he didn't want him to be in. by KongoOtto

Also Southland Tales where all the characters were consciously cast against type. The Rock plays a cowardly, anxious actor. It's a terrible movie, but the casting and performances are interesting. Also notable is Jon Lovitz plays a scary, casually violent corrupt cop.

Grinderiny t1_iybs5dn wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:31 AM

That's neat. I'll have to hunt it down.