Tombstone features one of Kurt Russell's most acclaimed performances, but the film would have looked very different with an alternative casting plan.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Kurt Russell's turn as Wyatt Earp in Tombstone is one of his most defining performances, but the 1993 Western almost featured a very different leading man. While the film has become something of a classic, Tombstone's production was fraught.
This didn't deter Russell, however, who fell in love with the story and convinced Disney to distribute the film. Russell also became a ghost director on the movie, when original helmer Kevin Jarre was fired. Not wanting the full responsibility of directing in addition to starring, Russell worked through credited director George P. Cosmatos to bring the project to life.
How Richard Gere's Tombstone Casting Would Have Changed Kurt Russell's Role Russell recounted this in a 2006 interview with True West, where he also revealed that if Gere had played Earp, he would have played Doc Holliday instead. Since the movie was a couple of weeks away from filming and he was already preoccupied with prep, Russell rejected the notion, believing they should focus on what they had.
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