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Angelina Jolie has been surrounded by several rumors and controversies throughout her professional and personal life. One of the Hollywood rumors suggests that theSaltactress has an ongoing feud with Charlize Theron. This rivalry between the two talented actresses is reportedly tested by directors who approach both of them for a particular role, just to see them“b**** and slug it out”.
One such story emerged when both Jolie and Theron were rumored for a part in the potential sequel to Pierce Brosnan’sThe Thomas Crown Affair. Reports suggest that Brosnan was more inclined to bring Theron on board.
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Pierce Brosnan Keen On Casting Charlize Theron Over Angelina Jolie
BothAngelina JolieandCharlize Theronwere considered for the sequel after Brosnan expressed his desire to cast a seasoned heroine in the role. In the 1999 movie,Rene Russowas cast, who was a very young actress at that time. However, Brosnan wanted a more mature dynamic with the heroine in the second movie.
Initially, theEternalactress was approached for the role, butPierce Brosnanfelt that Theron would make a much better pairing opposite him:
“Nothing against Angelina Jolie. I think she’s a magnificent actress. But Charlize has a poise about her and has an inner strength and femininity which I really like to watch.”
TheDie Another Dayactor was also a great fan of theMonsteractress’ work and admired her skills, which influenced the casting decision. However, the sequel eventually went into development hell, and the opportunity for both of them to act together didn’t materialize.
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Angelina Jolie Allegedly Could Not Meet The Film’s Demands
Angelina Jolie, who had a generally slim physique, was asked to bulk up for her role in the movie. According to reports, the filmmakers wanted her to put on some weight to match the physical features of Pierce Brosnan’s heroine.
During the filming ofWantedandA Mighty Heart, Jolie was physically exhausted and often fainted. The filmmakers wanted to avoid a similar situation happening again. While theMr. & Mrs. Smithactress could have taken up the demands, further discussions didn’t happen.
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As for the alleged feud, Charlize Theron cleared the air in an interview with Andy Cohen, stating that Jolie was not a friend, but whenever the two actresses met, theGiaactress was nothing but gracious.
Source:Mirror
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