Ferris Bueller Director Wanted Emilio Estevez for Lead over Matthew Broderick

‘Ferris Bueller’ director didn’t initially want Matthew Broderick in lead role

Ferris Bueller director wanted Emilio Estevez for lead over Matthew Broderick

The 1986 movie made a household name of Matthew Broderick, who took on the titular role, but co-star Alan Ruck has revealed that director John Hughes had his mind set on someone else before signing Matthew.

Ferris Bueller director initially wanted different actor in Matthew Broderick role

Film’s director John Hughes originally wanted ‘Breakfast Club’ stars to play Ferris

How Alan Ruck scored the part of Cameron in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’

Casting directors initially thought Alan Ruck, who was 28 at the time, was too old to play Cameron in ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ the actor recalls. Here’s how he scored the role anyway.