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[echoboom]

interesting to think..

Who was considered for The Matrix?

Sean ConnerySean Connery was originally offered the role of Morpheus. He turned down the role saying he couldn't understand the script. Years later, he said that he chose to do "the League of Extraordinary Gentleman" (despite not understanding the project) because he regretted turning

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[nintendo_slut]

*Doesn't know what to think now*

Hopes this is a glitch... ;p

[hny2k]

I read an article about Will Smith that talked about this. He said something to the effect of, "You know, I don't normally say that there's something I couldn't do, but I couldn't have done Neo the way Reeves did. I would have overplayed it." I have to respect that.

Some of those aren't so bad. I could see Reno as Smith. And I'll poke into possible blashpemy and suggest that Brandon could have done Neo justice. Still, you have to chuckle at the people who turned down the role because they didn't think the movie would succeed. Heh heh. (Of course does Sean Connery really need any more blockbusters on his resume? Jeesh.)

[malkah_dhainu]

Somehow, the idea of MacGregor as Neo leaves me cold...

[enjoyelsilence]

Ooh, things like this are interesting. As much as I love Depp, I wouldn't be able to see him as Neo, hee. And yeah I have to agree, I could have seen Reno as Smith.