The lure of O. J. Simpson receiving a $12 million salary for playing the lead role in a movie about his innocence in the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman made Owen Wilson reluctant to take the job. was not tempting enough to undertake.
The movie titled juice The film, which is described as a “satire thriller,” is directed by British filmmaker Joshua Newton.
When you talk to hollywood reporter, newton Said He approached Wilson about playing Douglas McCann, a real-life lawyer who delved into the many conspiracy theories surrounding Simpson’s 1995 murder trial. Mr Newtown outlined what happened next.
Owen Wilson was perfect for this role.
I actually met him in Santa Monica. Everyone loved the script. His agent wanted him to do that. We offered him $12 million.
But at the end of lunch, Owen stood up and said, “If you think I’m going to play the lead role in a movie about how O.J. didn’t do it, you’re kidding me.”
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station 19Boris Kodjoe plays Simpson opposite Charlotte Kirk (oceans 8) Nicole Brown Simpson.
Newton said he hopes to have the film completed by October 3, the 29th anniversary of Simpson’s acquittal.
As Breitbart News reported, O.J. Simpson passed away from cancer at the age of 76 earlier this month.
