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Randy Quaid criticises Anne Hathaway Days of Thunder casting
Hindustan Times··31 Aug
Randy Quaid criticised Tom Cruise's casting of Anne Hathaway in the Days of Thunder sequel, calling her a horrible choice on X. He urged a return for Nicole Kidman from the original film. Cruise and Hathaway announced a summer 2028 release date. Paramount set a June 2028 theatrical date, nearly 40 years after the original.
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What It Means For You
- The sequel is slated for June 2028 in theatres.
- Jonathan Levine is confirmed to direct, with Cruise producing alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper.
- Original cast context: Quaid played team owner Tim Daland opposite Cruise's Cole Trickle.
What's Happening
- Quaid wrote that Hathaway is not the casting that would sell the idea to the NASCAR audience.
- In the announcement video, Cruise told Hathaway to have the baby and then make the movie.
- Hathaway is pregnant with her third child, the report said.
What The Original Roles Were
- Nicole Kidman played Dr Claire Lewicki in the first Days of Thunder.
- Tony Scott directed the original for producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer.
- Other original cast included Robert Duvall, Cary Elwes and John C. Reilly.
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