Eminem Almost Back On The Big Screen
February 15th, 2008
It has been revealed that Eminem almost landed the lead role in the new movie ‘Jumper’, with the film’s writer/director confirming that they were in talks with the rap superstar prior to appointing Hayden Christensen to the role.
‘Jumper’ tells the story of David Rice, who has the ability to teleport himself anywhere, anytime – but runs into trouble when he attemps to out-smart those that want him dead, while simultaneously reconnecting with a childhood sweetheart, played by Rachel Bilson from television’s ‘The O.C.’.
Director Doug Liman confirmed that he was in talks with Eminem, who’s real name is Marshall Mathers, before deciding to go with Christensen.
"We did have conversations with Eminem," Liman told MTV News.
"If I’ve proven anything to myself, it’s that I can tailor a role to an actor… [I could] develop the role with [someone like Eminem] and make it extremely specific to them. So as long as the person has acting chops, I’m open to talking to almost anybody for almost any role."
Liman adds, "At that point, I had already met Hayden and had fallen in love with Hayden. It was one of those things where the studio, with all things being equal, would rather put a bigger name in the movie [and wanted Eminem]. At some point, I just put my foot down and said, ‘I love Hayden.’"
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