The director of 'Interview With the Vampire' discussed casting Tom Cruise over Daniel Day-Lewis, despite initial backlash. Brad Pitt also wanted Day-Lewis in the film, but Cruise was ultimately chosen. Cruise's performance in the movie was praised despite the initial criticism.
Interview With The Vampire director Neil Jordan reflects on the backlash Tom Cruise received being cast as Lestat 30 years after the movie's release. https://t.co/KikwpAtkor
Despite initial backlash, Tom Cruise proved his critics wrong with a stellar performance in Interview With the Vampire . https://t.co/FGFMZCJbO0 https://t.co/0Yl46WRkRy
Brad Pitt apparently wanted Daniel Day-Lewis to star opposite him in "Interview With a Vampire," but Tom Cruise was cast instead. Filmmaker Neil Jordan remembers "the outrage that followed." https://t.co/f7Kvb6AlJi
Interview with the Vampire director addresses claims he 'miscast' Tom Cruise over Daniel Day Lewis in 1994 classic - and reveals even Brad Pitt wanted 3-time Oscar winner in film https://t.co/EXNJQ0MhGW
Brad Pitt apparently wanted Daniel Day-Lewis to star opposite him in "Interview With a Vampire," but Tom Cruise was cast instead. Filmmaker Neil Jordan remembers "the outrage that followed." “The entire world said, ‘You are miscast.’ He’s a great actor. If [Tom] says he can do… https://t.co/szcAVVtgA0
‘Interview With the Vampire’ Director on Casting Tom Cruise Over Daniel Day-Lewis and the Backlash That Followed: 'The Entire World' Said 'You Are Miscast' https://t.co/f7Kvb6AlJi