As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for action movies, I must confess that Clint Eastwood turning down the role of John McClane in Die Hard was a hard pill to swallow. Having grown up watching Eastwood’s gritty performances in spaghetti westerns and other action-packed films, it seemed almost too good to be true to imagine him as the unstoppable hero of this modern classic.
Initially, Bruce Willis wasn’t the initial pick for playing John McClane in Die Hard; producers considered various actors for the part. Interestingly, Richard Gere was among them, but despite a lucrative offer, he declined the role as he had no interest in it.
It’s interesting to note that Willis wasn’t among the filmmakers’ initial picks, instead he was their final choice. Previously, the role had even been offered to Clint Eastwood, but he too declined it. This decision was largely influenced by the fact that the production’s humor did not resonate with him.
In an interview with SlashFilm, screenwriter Jeb Stuart discussed their attempts to cast Clint Eastwood for a role, which he ultimately declined.
Initially, they approached Clint Eastwood about the project, but surprisingly, his reaction to the producers was, “I don’t understand the humor.” I found this surprising because with his deep, resonant voice and charisma, Eastwood is one of the few individuals who could have delivered lines like “Come to LA, have a great time” – the kind of dialogue that seems perfectly suited for him. He has always been an inspiration for me. (Paraphrased)
Regrettably, despite serving as inspiration for the screenwriter of “Die Hard”, it proved impossible to cast Clint Eastwood in the lead role. However, Bruce Willis turned out to be an ideal choice, and it’s worth noting that Eastwood was a compelling alternative. Particularly since the character from the book on which “Die Hard” is based was older than John McClane in the film, making Eastwood a perfect fit for the role.
Apart from that, Eastwood held the film rights for a screenplay titled “Nothing Lasts Forever” during the early 1980s, which served as the basis for the movie “Die Hard.” However, he was unable to turn this project into reality. Interestingly, despite this missed opportunity, Eastwood was offered the role of the hero in “Die Hard,” but he declined it.
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