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- Owen Wilson reportedly turned down $12 million to be in a movie that depicted OJ Simpson as innocent (newsbreak.com)
Owen Wilson, the renowned Hollywood actor, recently made headlines after declining a substantial $12 million offer to star in an upcoming movie titled “The Juice,” a controversial film portraying O.J. Simpson as not guilty of the murders he was accused of in the mid-1990s. Wilson had been approached to embody the character of attorney Douglas McCann, a pivotal role in the narrative.
Joshua Newton, the film’s director, expressed his disappointment, noting how Wilson seemed an ideal fit for the character’s portrayal. However, Wilson’s moral standpoint was clear; he refused to be at the forefront of a movie suggesting O.J. Simpson’s innocence in the notorious case.
“The Juice” aims to spotlight the figure of Douglas McCann while also featuring performances by Charlotte Kirk, who plays Nicole Brown Simpson, and Boris Kodjoe, cast as O.J. Simpson.
Despite Wilson’s refusal to participate, the production has moved forward, filling the critical role with another actor. Newton remains optimistic about completing the film by the targeted early October deadline.
This decision by Wilson has sparked a conversation about the ethics and responsibilities of actors in choosing their roles, especially in films dealing with sensitive historical events. As the movie progresses without him, it remains to be seen how the public and potential audiences will react to its controversial premise.