In addition to acclaimed performances by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, Thelma and Louise was Brad Pitt's star-turning cinematic debut. But before Pitt signed, the role of Thelma's love interest J.D. almost went to several other actors. William Baldwin was cast first but later dropped out; Christian Slater nearly got it; Mark Ruffalo tried out; George Clooney auditioned five times to no avail; and Robert Downey Jr. actually got the part - until director Ridley Scott deemed him too short for Geena Davis. Eventually, it was Davis herself who handpicked Pitt for the part.
Can You Guess These Movies Just From Their Iconic Posters?
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This film - and its poster - feature the road trip to end all road trips. Name the 1991 film.
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Thelma and Louise
Ghost
Fatal Attraction
A Fish Called Wanda
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