Why John Carpenter's The Thing Almost Didn't Star Kurt Russell

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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT John Carpenter's The Thing features one of the most memorable Kurt Russell roles of all time, which makes it absurd to consider how he almost didn't get the part. The Thing remains a compelling sci-fi/horror film decades after it was first released, a tense monster movie that is equal parts paranoid thriller and gory splatter-fest. Russell plays R.J.

Related 10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching The Thing, 42 Years Later John Carpenter's The Thing is a sci-fi horror masterpiece that still holds up today – but there are a few minor flaws that stick out on rewatches. Why John Carpenter Almost Didn't Cast Kurt Russell For The Thing Close Despite their prior working relationship, John Carpenter was initially wary about casting Kurt Russell as Mac for The Thing — and his reasoning behind it actually makes sense.

The Other Stars Who Almost Played Kurt Russell's Role In The Thing Close Russell was actually the final casting decision for the film, coming as The Thing was already shooting B-roll. This invites the question of who else could have starred in The Thing instead of Russell, revealing a litany of potential actors who at one point or another were imagined in the role of Mac. Initially, screenwriter Bill Lancaster wrote the script with Harrison Ford or Clint Eastwood in mind for the part.

Related John Carpenter's Thing 2 Plan Can Solve 8 Major Original Movie Mysteries The Thing 2 may finally be happening after all this time, and the John Carpenter sequel could resolve eight of the original movie's biggest mysteries. Why Kurt Russell Was Perfect For The Thing Mac is the most compelling character in The Thing, but it's a deceptively tricky part.

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