A film that Robert De Niro will always regret turning down

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Sat 30 Nov 2024 17:45, UK

Few careers are as legendary as Robert De NiroX. Often considered not only the best actor of his generation, but perhaps one of the greatest actors of all time, the New Yorker has given the world some of the most beloved films of all time. Main roles in Taxi driver, Deer Hunter And Raging Bull ensured that De Niro would remain a bastion of what makes an actor truly legendary for decades to come.

The roles were rough and rough. They showcased the dark depths and shining beauty of humanity at its finest, and it was for these roles that De Niro became best known. Later in his career, the actor began to hone his role as a gangster film regular, playing iconic roles in Casino, Nice Guys And Irishman, which sometimes pushed the audience to choose an actor based on type.

Nobody likes to be categorized too harshly, and in the early 2000s De Niro seemed eager to break out of that box. he would take on some more light-hearted roles such as Analyze this And Meeting the parents with the latter often considered one of his defining performances. During this time, the actor also made a decision that he will regret forever.

Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the largest franchises in modern cinema. The Disney production grossed more than $4.5 billion during its theatrical run and is one of the company’s largest assets. The films following the adventures of the famous tramps have featured many great actors, but few have played as important a role in its success as Johnny Depp or Captain Jack Sparrow. However, it was this role that De Niro was initially considered for.

In fact, the actor was considered the only person suitable for the role after he beat out Jim Carrey and received the offer for the role. Everything was so close that De Niro was supposedly sent a contract for signature, but for unknown reasons refused the deal, citing the fact that “I’m not sure that the film will make money.” Painting, Curse of the Black Pearl It will earn $650 million at the box office alone and give Johnny Depp four sequels.

In 2007, De Niro noted that he “very much regretted” not starring in the film. This meant that when he was offered the chance to star in a fantasy film starring Michelle Pfeiffer as Captain Shakespeare in Stardusthe jumped at the chance. The film has since become a cult favorite among an entire generation of moviegoers, but it’s hard to compare to its runaway success Pirates of the Caribbeanwith the first earning only $137 million against a budget of $80 million.

Robert De Niro’s career probably shouldn’t have been stained by Disney’s dirty mittens, and there’s a good chance the pirate picture wouldn’t have made as much money without Depp in the lead role. But in a career full of golden moments and glittering awards, Pirates of the Caribbean remains one of the most disappointing moments in De Niro’s life.

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