Billy Bob Thornton tells Kathy Bates he was almost in ‘Misery,’ shocks her

Billy Bob Thornton and Kathy Bates almost went through their careers earlier – but it was not supposed to be.

“There was a time when I went and I read to [director] Rob Reiner for Misery“Thornton revealed when the stars gathered to Variety‘s Actors on actors series.

THE Matlock The actress was amazed, responding: “You didn’t do it!”

“I swear to God,” confirmed Thornton.

Thornton’s revelation comes after three decades of knowledge of Bates. The duo first shared the screen in 1998 Primary colors, Mike Nichols’ dramatic on a presidential campaign. 18 years later, they would meet to Bad Santa 2. But according to Thornton, they could have played together in 1990.

“Originally, Richard Farnsworth, who played sheriff, had a deputy,” he said. “I saw Rob Reiner for that. And Rob said directly in the room:” You’re the guy. We can send everyone back home. “I was very excited.”

Unfortunately, Creative Choices led his character to be cut off from the film even before the shooting begins.

“I received a call from Rob Reiner – few directors would do this – he called me and he said:” Listen, I watched the script and I planned what I am going to do with this film “”, said Thornton. “He said,” You can come here and shoot this for money or insurance or everything you need, but I tell you, it won’t be in the film. “”

THE Man Star continued, “he said,” I don’t want you to come here, expecting it to be in the film. And I didn’t want you to be disappointed. “”

In the end, Thornton refused to join the shooting – but added that he was grateful for the treatment of Reiner of the situation.

“I thought it was very cool of him,” he noted.

Bates accepted: “Yeah, very cool.”

Based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, Misery Stars Bates like Annie Wilkes, the “Number one fan” of the author of the romance Paul Sheldon (James Caan), who saves him after a car wreck, only for prison and torture him. A career tour for Bates, his performance in the film earned her the academy for best actress.

Although Thornton could not lounge in the glory of MiseryHe obtained his own success in the Oscars during the same decade. He won an international renown to write, realize and play in 1996 Slop. He not only marked an Oscar for the best suitable scenario, but also obtained a sign of the best actor. He would be nominated again two years later for his support role in A simple plan.

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The two stars had distinctions and large careers to come when they finally gathered to Primary colors. And although their characters have never come across, Bates only has good memories to play alongside Thornton.

“One day there were, we were in the house, and we were waiting, and you and I were lying on the ground. I remember that,” she shared. “You were in this way and I was like that and our heads were [together] And we were just talking about. “”

“I remember,” said Thornton with a smile.

“I don’t know what we were talking about, but it was fun,” said Bates.

Watch Thornton and Bates come together in the video above.