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DeadByDawn

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Originally posted by: jman19
Interesting trivia point (from the wiki page):

"Among the actors offered the role of Creasy before Denzel Washington included Robert De Niro, Bruce Willis and Will Smith. "

I think Denzel played the role really well, glad none of the other actors mentioned ended up with it (not that I think they're bad actors, but Denzel did an awesome job).

agreed
 

Caesar

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Originally posted by: jman19
Interesting trivia point (from the wiki page):

"Among the actors offered the role of Creasy before Denzel Washington included Robert De Niro, Bruce Willis and Will Smith. "

I think Denzel played the role really well, glad none of the other actors mentioned ended up with it (not that I think they're bad actors, but Denzel did an awesome job).

I agree. I can think of no one else who could have been more appropriate. Also, I am glad no one considered vin diesel for this role. He would have made the movie just awful.