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Donald Mark Petrie (born April 2, 1954) is an American film director and actor. Life and career [ edit ] Petrie was born in New York City , New York , the son of Dorothea (née Grundy), a television producer, actor, and novelist, and Daniel Petrie , a director.
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- A New Director to the Rescue. Donald Petrie stepped in at the last minute, replacing the previous director just seven weeks prior to the start of filming.
- When in Doubt, Pitch Lethal Weapon Starring Sandra Bullock. The previous director was apparently trying to make the film as a "spoof comedy about pageants," whereas the vision Donald pitched to execs at Castle Rock and to Sandra was to make it an action comedy along the lines of Lethal Weapon but with Sandra as the tough-as-nails lead à la Mel Gibson.
- Ellen DeGeneres Was the Original Miss Congeniality? Ellen DeGeneres told Parade in 2014 that inspiration struck for the film's writer after seeing TV footage of the talk show host rehearsing in heels and a dress ahead of her Emmys hosting gig.
- There's Something About Benjamin Bratt. Matt Dillon, who was a hot commodity following the success of 1998's There's Something About Mary, came close to landing the role of Gracie's partner, Eric Matthews.
Feb 9, 2021 · News what he knows about any plans. After Matthew McConaughey recently revealed he's open to a How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days follow-up, director Donald Petrie exclusively tells E! News
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Donald Petrie. Director: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Donald Petrie was born on 2 April 1954 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a director and actor, known for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Miss Congeniality (2000) and Grumpy Old Men (1993).
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Mar 9, 2021 · 185. Donald Petrie, the director of iconic romantic comedies such as “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” and “Miss Congeniality,” dropped in to speak to Montclair State University’s virtual film forum class on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Jun 6, 2011 · 06/06/2011 News. Just in time for our 9th Annual Summer Film Camp, Donald Petrie (MISS CONGENIALITY, HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS, MYSTIC PIZZA, GRUMPY OLD MEN) discusses his childhood and what motivated him to become a filmmaker. Donald will be speaking to AFF’s summer film camp registrants this Wednesday, June 8th, before our screening of ...
Feb 9, 2021 · Following the Oscar winner sharing with E!'s Daily Pop in November that a sequel to the popular 2003 comedy would seem to be "teed up" to explore, director Donald Petrie exclusively tells E! News ...
