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

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

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…

‘Pretty Woman’ star Richard Gere initially turned down famous role saying it was ‘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.  “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 …

'Pretty Woman' star Richard Gere initially turned down famous role saying it was '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…

Richard Gere initially turned down Pretty Woman

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