Why Paul Newman Was Sidelined from a Landmark Oscar Film
Why Paul Newman Was Sidelined from a Landmark Oscar Film
Paul Newman was set to star in a major 1970s film, but a director’s bold casting choice changed Hollywood history and led to a record-breaking Oscar win.
Paul Newman’s Unfulfilled Dream: The Film He Couldn’t Make
Paul Newman’s Unfulfilled Dream: The Film He Couldn’t Make
Paul Newman hoped to direct and star in The Homesman, but studios showed little interest. Years later, Tommy Lee Jones brought the project to life after Newman’s passing.
Five Screen Legends Who Passed on Playing Dirty Harry
Five Screen Legends Who Passed on Playing Dirty Harry
Before Clint Eastwood made Dirty Harry iconic, five Hollywood greats—Robert Mitchum, Steve McQueen, Frank Sinatra, Paul Newman, and John Wayne—each declined the role for their own reasons.
Paul Newman on the One Actor He Couldn’t Match
Paul Newman on the One Actor He Couldn’t Match
Paul Newman credited his success to luck and openly admired Marlon Brando, whom he regarded as the finest actor in America. Discover how Newman viewed his own career and the impact of James Dean’s untimely death.