Bad Casting Choices in the Movies and Television
Well, how about Gary Oldman as a dwarf in Tiptoes?
yikes
had never heard of it
and just the trivia section alone makes it sound like one of the best troll jobs ever
Gary Oldman often made his famous moose soup for the cast and crew and insisted everyone eat it instead of the provided catering. He claimed it awoke the "machines within" needed for his once in a life time performance.
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Gary Oldman kept his jeans extremely high and tight for the entire film in order to create the illusion of a small person.
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The film was over budget due to full throttle spending by producer Burt Crasler. Large quantities of sushi, Titos brand vodka, and, allegedly, methamphetamines all made the list
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After initial criticism, Gary Oldman was quoted as just saying "Try it out".
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Director Matthew Bright was fired after he turned in his cut, and the whole film was then re-edited. Peter Dinklage has said the original director's cut, which screened in Austin, TX, was "gorgeous", but the people who fired Bright "ruined the movie".
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Gary Oldman said he was inspired for this role by his favorite musicians Garth Brooks and the Four Stoke Gang Band.
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This film has been held in high regard for it's soundtrack, including the original song "Good Morning Julia" by Jean McCeilingfan.
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When asked what it was like playing a dwarf, Gary Oldman said it was very uncomfortable because of the way his knees would rub rub rub on the ground.
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In this film Peter Dinklage drank so much water he became the official water champ. He was soft at first but got it done in 3 long chugs.
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Future YouTube sensation FedSmoker was not involved in this production, despite initial reports to the contrary, ChoMo.
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