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From the times when Hollywood was famous all around the world for its iconic Wild West and outlaw films, one star in the industry has been shaping the new landscape of the business ever since. The star in conversation is none other than the legendary Clint Eastwood, a man who has seen the world of cinema change in front of his eyes and managed to capitalize on the opportunities.
And grasping those opportunities, the star has become one of, if not the most distinguished and revered individuals in the industry today for his contributions as an exemplary actor and an equally praiseworthy director. Known for making some of the most outstanding films in the industry, it’s a shame that Michael Keaton couldn’t work with the star on his Oscar-winning film.
Michael Keaton’s Argument With Clint Eastwood On The Sets OfMystic RiverLed To His Removal
Known for his old Wild West films likeA Fistful Of DollarsandThe Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,Hollywood trailblazer and living legendClint Eastwoodhas not only left his mark on the film industry as an actor, but also as a filmmaker that has made some of the greatest Academy Award-winning films in the industry. It is common knowledge that whichever project the star helms turns into gold, also making careers of some of the most well-known stars in the business. Sadly, one of them could also have beenMichael Keaton.
When looking at his directorial endeavors in the industry, theDirty Harrystar has seen just as tremendous amount of success as in his acting career, and his 2003 crime/drama filmMystic Riveris one of the finest examples of his greatness behind the camera. The film starred Sean Penn and Kevin Bacon as some of the main stars in the story. Although Bacon would go on to receive success and recognition for this film, the part of his character was first given to Keaton.
When the film was just in its initial phase, theBatmanstar was chosen to play the role of Sean Devine alongside Penn. Therefore, to bring the true essence of Boston, the place where the film was set. the star arrived in the city to truly immerse himself in his character and execute it to perfection. But when he did multiple script overviews, he had some ideas about the character that he wanted Eastwood to implement changes to in the script. Since the director is also known for his smooth operations in his films, he declined to make any last-minute changes.
This led to a very heated argument between the two, which ultimately led to the removal of Keaton as Sean Devine and Bacon getting the part instead. To this day, it’s widely regarded that if theBirdmanstar had gotten the role, his career might’ve been saved sooner than later.
What WasMystic RiverAbout?
Adapted from the literary work of the same name and written by author Denis Lehane,Mystic Rivertells the tale of an ex-convict named Jimmy Markum, who one day comes home to find that his daughter from his first wife is murdered. Stricken with grief, he starts to suspect everyone around him.
His friend Dave Boyle was the last person who saw his daughter alive, while his other friend Sean Devine, being a homicide detective, gets on the case to find the murderer. But when Jimmy conducts an investigation on his own through various contacts, he starts to suspect Dave as the culprit.
Mystic River,available on Apple TV.
Source:Crime Reads
Deepak Bisht
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Deepak is a senior writer at FandomWire with a serious love for comic books (DC Absolute Universe and Marvel), the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy and 40,000), cinematic universes (Sonic, MCU and DCU etc.) and Movies (Action, Adventure, Psychological Horror and Thrillers etc.).With over 1,400 articles under his belt, he spends most of his time diving into the world of superheroes, cinematic universes, TV shows, and films. His goal? To share accurate, engaging, and fun stories that keep fans hooked and in the know.
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