Fans of the classic melodrama would have preferred a different set of actors.
The release of Pretty Woman was 32 years ago. Even still, millions of people all around the globe continue to enjoy seeing the film again.
After the dramatization, lively and forthright Julia Roberts became a great star. Richard Gere, her co-star, has become an iconic icon of male virility.
Fewer still are aware that the actor flat-out refused to film the last scene.
Even though Harry Marshall, the film’s director, had emailed Gere the screenplay, the actor was unenthusiastic about the plot.
According to Richard, Edward Lewis’s persona is lifeless and boring.
The producer attempted everything to convince the actor to change his mind, including offering him enormous sums of money and the chance to alter the narrative.
All in vain, however. Then Harry sent the beautiful Julia Roberts to Gere in the hopes that she might win his affection.
After listening to the actors chat all night, Richard’s doubts started to surface.
Furthermore, upon returning home, he discovered a letter that Julia had secretly placed into his pocket.
In essence, it pleaded for a “yes” response.
This shrewd maneuver of hers convinced Richard to agree.
The picture was a commercial success, earning nominations for both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes.
