You Must Remember This Introducing: Talking Pictures from TCM and Max
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Jan 16, 2024 Nancy Meyers, famous for hits like Something’s Gotta Give, talks about casting Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, script advice from Billy Wilder, becoming known for her interiors, and her terrifying film experience. Bonus insights into her personal movie preferences and upcoming guest appearances on the podcast.
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Casting Importance
- Prioritize casting actors after writing a screenplay.
- The right actors can elevate a good script to greatness.
Sunset Boulevard Casting
- Montgomery Clift was initially cast in Sunset Boulevard but backed out.
- William Holden replaced him, becoming essential to the film's success.
His Girl Friday Casting
- Rosalind Russell was the eighth choice for His Girl Friday.
- Despite this, she excelled in the role, proving that initial casting choices aren't everything.