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Why was John played by a different actor?


So why not have E. Furlong play John in T3? Stahl did well, but I am just wondering. Any thoughts?

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Aesthetics? http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3187251968/nm0000411

And one reason you probably didn't get any answers before now is because you're posting on the T3 video game forum.

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there was a lot of press that i read back in 2001/2002 up to the release of the film.
from what i can remember was that they had cast Furlong but because of his condition and use of drugs.. they felt he was unreliable to work with and they recasted the role when production started.

would have been great to have him in the film for the sake of continuity. though im not sure he is that good of an actor to portray the character as an adult.

not to say Stahl was any better but well i blame the director for not seeking out an actor that can convey emotion and drama in a more serious tone. especially in a movie that comes off as a mockery of the previous films.

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