It’s hard to picture another actor other than Richard Gere playing the lead role in the 1990 classic hit Pretty Woman. But that’s what almost happened as the actor initially turned down the film because he couldn’t connect with his role. The 75-year-old admitted during an interview on the The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast that the movie didn’t appeal to him at first because he “didn’t understand” it. He also felt his role as Edward…

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'There was no character': Richard Gere admits he felt 'uncomfortable' making 'Pretty Woman' with Julia Roberts

The 75-year-old actor could have never been part of the cast of the famous romantic comedy, as he confided on Thursday, December 12 on the Awards Chatter podcast.

L’acteur de 75 ans aurait pu ne jamais faire partie du casting de la célèbre comédie romantique, comme il l’a confié le jeudi 12 décembre dans le podcast Awards Chatter.

«Ce n’est pas un rôle fait pour moi»: ce jour où Richard Gere a failli refuser de tourner dans Pretty Woman

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“It's not a role made for me”: the day Richard Gere almost refused to shoot in Pretty Woman

Richard Gere wasn't planning to accept his role in 'Pretty Woman' because he "didn't understand" the iconic film at first.

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Richard Gere initially turned down Pretty Woman

Richard Gere in “Pretty Woman.”  Imagine someone other than Richard Gere playing the role of Edward Lewis in Pretty Woman — it’s hard to picture, but it’s exactly what almost happened. Gere, 75, joined host Scott Feinberg for the Thursday, December 12, episode of his “Awards Chatter” podcast that touched on Gere’s gratitude for that iconic role, and his admission that he almost passed up the opportunity to star opposite Julia Roberts in the 1990…

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"I initially read the script and said: 'It's not for me'," Richard Gere revealed, among other things, in a recent interview.

«Αρχικά διάβασα το σενάριο και είπα: 'Δεν είναι για μένα'. », αποκάλυψε μεταξύ άλλων σε πρόσφατη συνέντευξή του ο Ρίτσαρντ Γκιρ.

Ρίτσαρντ Γκιρ: Είμαι ευγνώμων για το «Pretty Woman», αλλά για να είμαι ειλικρινής αρχικά δεν το κατάλαβα

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Richard Gere: I'm grateful for 'Pretty Woman,' but to be honest I didn't understand it at first

Richard Gere opens up about why he almost declined his legendary role in the much-loved 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman, which starred him opposite Julia Roberts. Gere played Edward, a rich entrepreneur who hires Vivian (Roberts), a prostitute, in the film, and trouble ensues when they fall in love. On The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter podcast, Gere shared that when he was first approached with the project's idea, he didn't really connec…

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Richard Gere Reveals He Was Initially Hesitant To Star In Pretty Woman With Julia Roberts: 'It's Not For Me'

Richard Gere almost did not take the role in the iconic film "Pretty Woman."Gere, 75, who played opposite Julia Roberts in the romantic comedy, shared why he did not connect with the script at first. Initially, Gere admitted he "didn’t understand" his role as the suave and rich businessman Edward Lewis. RICHARD GERE SAYS 'INTEGRAL' 'PRETTY WOMAN' SCENE WITH JULIA ROBERTS WAS IMPROVISED"There was no character," Gere explained on "The Hollywood Re…

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‘Pretty Woman’ star Richard Gere initially turned down famous role saying it was ‘not for me’

The Hollywood star admitted that he was initially reluctant to take on the role.

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Ρίτσαρντ Γκιρ: Παραλίγο να απορρίψει την πρόταση για το «Pretty Woman» επειδή «δεν καταλάβαινε» τον χαρακτήρα του

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Richard Gere: He almost turned down proposal for 'Pretty Woman' because he 'didn't understand' his character

In 1990, the cult film “Pretty Woman” was released in cinemas. But the Hollywood star was not interested in the film at all at first. These are the reasons.

1990 kam der Kultfilm „Pretty Woman“ in die Kinos. Doch der Hollywoodstar war anfangs überhaupt nicht an dem Film interessiert. Das sind die Gründe.

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Why Richard Gere didn't want to make this cult film at first

Richard Gere almost did not take the role in the iconic film “Pretty Woman.” Gere, 75, who played opposite Julia Roberts in the romantic comedy, shared why he did not connect with the script at first.  Initially, Gere admitted he “didn’t understand” his role as the suave and rich businessman Edward Lewis.  “There was no character,” Gere explained on “The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter” podcast. “I read this thing, and I said, ‘It’s not for …

'There was no character': Richard Gere admits he felt 'uncomfortable' making 'Pretty Woman' with Julia Roberts

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