We all remember the great actor Bruce Willis from iconic movies like Pulp Fiction, Die Hard, Armageddon and many more. However, the star was once given a chance to join George Clooney in a big hit that also featured some other big names from the Hollywood film industry.
Yes, you guessed it – Death Becomes Every actor was considered to be a part of the Ocean’s series.
In the days when Bruce Willis was dominating the box office with one hit film after another, he was offered an important role in the 2001 film Ocean’s Eleven. However, he gave the script the go-ahead, but regretted it years later.
During a Q&A session with Ain’t It Cool News in 2007, the Live Free or Die Hard actor was asked by a fan if he regretted turning down any projects. Surprising everyone, Bruce Willis first remembered the 1990 film Ghost, which starred his then-wife Demi Moore.
While the role ultimately went to Patrick Swayze, Bruce Willis had to make another big revelation. He then mentioned the role of Terry Benedict in Ocean’s Eleven, which was initially offered to him but was later taken by Andy Garcia.
“I wish I had played Terry Benedict in (‘Ocean’s Eleven’). I wanted to work with George Clooney and I thought I’d only have one chance to do it. When I read the script, Terry Benedict’s The role (“Ocean’s Eleven” is not over yet,” said the Tears of the Sun actor.
Willis then said that this was one of many bad choices he made, although he praised Andy Garcia’s efforts and performance in the role.
Interestingly, a few years later, Bruce Willis appeared in the Ocean’s series – playing himself in the sequel to the 2004 Con movie.
Along with George Clooney and Andy Garcia, Ocean’s Eleven also stars Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, and many other great actors.
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