PeterT
1st Lieutenant
- Joined
- Mar 29, 2015
- Location
- Melbourne Australia
So I watched the Academy Awards today (… not all of it!) and hoping that Sam Elliott would win Best Supporting Actor for A Star Is Born. He didn't. His first nomination ever.
However, I wanted to check up something about Sam and found this little gem on the internet (I wasn't aware he has been married to Katherine Ross for about 35 years!).
"At first, Elliott was meant to take up the role of Robert E. Lee in Gettysburg. However, it was reported that someone in the cast said they’ll leave the project if he plays the part. This, however, did not affect Elliott who found the role of Brigadier General John Buford more fascinating."
Who was the cast member that found working with Sam in the key role of Lee just too much? Could have been several I guess. At least his facial hair was real .
I can't imagine Elliott playing anyone in that movie other than Buford. I'm trying to, but just can't. No wonder he found the Buford role more interesting, cos it just is.
However, I wanted to check up something about Sam and found this little gem on the internet (I wasn't aware he has been married to Katherine Ross for about 35 years!).
"At first, Elliott was meant to take up the role of Robert E. Lee in Gettysburg. However, it was reported that someone in the cast said they’ll leave the project if he plays the part. This, however, did not affect Elliott who found the role of Brigadier General John Buford more fascinating."
Who was the cast member that found working with Sam in the key role of Lee just too much? Could have been several I guess. At least his facial hair was real .
I can't imagine Elliott playing anyone in that movie other than Buford. I'm trying to, but just can't. No wonder he found the Buford role more interesting, cos it just is.