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The Farrelly brothers approached Jeff Daniels to play Harry Dunne because they enjoyed his dramatic and comedic turn in director Jonathan Demme’s 1986 movie, Something Wild. The studio didn’t...
Apr 1, 2024 · Although the Farrellys wanted Jeff Daniels to play Harry Dunne, they had to hedge their bets, as Daniels was largely untried in comedy. The other actor in final contention for the role was Harland Williams, who recalled: In the end it was down to me and Jeff. I remember sitting in the lobby.
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Cage was still in line to play Harry when Carrey signed on, but he was dumped after trying to get a $2 million raise. The Farrellys and Carrey wanted Daniels, but New Line...
The Farrellys originally wanted Nicolas Cage and Gary Oldman to play Harry and Lloyd but that plan never came together. Although Nicolas Cage’s recent slate of films have fallen into the...
Feb 9, 2024 · The Farrellys and Carrey wanted Daniels, but New Line was worried he couldn’t do comedy and was only a dramatic actor. Even Daniels’ agent said it would kill his career. And...
Dec 6, 2019 · New Line Cinema, which felt it was already taking a chance by letting first-timers the Farrellys direct their own script, didn't want Jeff Daniels to play Harry.
The raunchy Farrelly brothers comedy, with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprising their 1994 “Dumb and Dumber” roles as village idiots Lloyd and Harry, opens in theaters Friday. The film is...
