![]() It was only after Disney stepped in as producers did the movie change tack and become the light-hearted, comical romp that it is known and loved as today. In this version, Vivian’s friend, Kit, dies from overdosing, and then later, Edward throws Vivian out of his car. In the original script, the film’s denouement was also significantly darker. In this early stage of production, the character of Vivian was a struggling drug addict whose relationship with Edward only operated on a carnal level, with the film’s working title referring to the amount Edward paid her. Interestingly, during the film’s production, ‘Pretty Woman’, or ‘$3,000’ as it was titled originally, was originally a darker, grittier drama that explored the reality of sex work. ![]() ‘Pretty Woman’ Wasn’t Always a Romantic Comedy The story goes that while Gere was on the phone with Marshall, Roberts wrote “please say yes” on a post-it and held it up in front of the Philadelphia-born actor. An anecdote that has gone down in 90s Hollywood folklore details the encounter between the two and Roberts’ attempts to convince Gere to join the cast. In a final attempt to get Gere – who is 18 years older than Roberts – to take on the role, Marshall flew Roberts out to talk to Gere in person. In fact, he turned down the role multiple times. Much like the director’s first choices for the female lead, Richard Gere – who Marshall decided was the best option to play Edward – initially turned down the chance to star in the movie. In fact, Roberts was screen-tested with 10 different actors, one of whom was Charles Grodin. When it came to casting the movie’s male lead, Marshall had even more trouble seeking out the ideal thespian to play Edward Lewis. After conflicting schedules meant neither actress could take the role, Marshall’s people contacted Michelle Pfeiffer and Daryl Hannah, but both are believed to have also turned it down, this time it was on account of the script’s tone, with Hannah claiming the movie was “degrading to women”.Īnd so, Roberts, who was neither well-known nor well-experienced at the time, was offered the role. The movie’s director, Garry Marshall, is said to have originally wanted Meg Ryan to play the role of Vivian, but when Ryan turned it down, Marshall turned his attention to Mary Steenburgen and Diane Lane. Roberts was also up against stiff competition for the role, facing off against a host of A-list talent. Roberts had to fight for her starring role in the movie and was asked to audition on two separate occasions in order to land the role. A post shared by Julia Roberts on at 12:14pm PDTįor Roberts – who won an Academy Award for her leading role in the film ‘Erin Brockovich’ a decade later in 2000 – landing a role in ‘Pretty Woman’ was no easy feat, and there would be more twists and turns to come before the film’s release.
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