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MF's character written for a white guy?

posted 11 years ago by ScreenwriterVA
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Do you think the writers had a white guy in mind when they wrote this script? The guy's name, Monte, a writer of cowboy stories with a white hero...I just felt that was the original idea, and they cast MF against type.

[–] ScreenwriterVA 11 years ago

Aha! I was right! They were initally thinking of George Clooney. See:
http://collider.com/rob-reiner-magic-of-belle-isle-interview/178554/

[–] 2jdv 11 years ago

Morgan Freeman is black? Are you sure?

[–] CTReviews 11 years ago

Yes, they were looking for a white guy. Same with Shawshank Redemption. But since he's Irish, he can pull it off.

[–] 2jdv 11 years ago

I get it, like when Sean Connery can play a Russian submarine captain because he's a Scot!

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[–] Pmdmnym 10 years ago

wow! you have a wonderfully great imagination. I never thought of that but you are right. Monte would have loved you! :)

[–] bear022013-909-645034 10 years ago

Morgan Freeman was mystical in this little sleeper,I do admire his work..because he "always gives me a warm feeling" during the last difficult 20 years of my life.
I said hello to Mr.Freeman on the street one day,many years ago and we actually spoke for a good ten minutes..............subject............The Unforgiven!!!!