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Rebel Ridge seemingly came out of nowhere to become the biggest thing on Netflix the last few weeks. Directed by Jeremy Saulnier , Rebel Ridge feels a lot like a modern Rambo, with Aaron Pierre playing Terry Richmond, a Marine out to save his cousin and expose the corrupt police force led by Chief Sandy Burne . It was a star-making performance for Pierre, but it almost didn't happen. Another actor, one much more famous, was first cast to play Richmond.
Jeremy Saulnier Talks About Finding Aaron Pierre According to The Hollywood Reporter, both Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and head of global films Scott Studer tried to convince John Boyega to return, but he refused. With Netflix not able to quickly recast his character, production was temporarily shutdown.
Related Netflix's 'Rebel Ridge' Stands Out From Other Action Movies in One Major Way It's the rare action film that embraces de-escalation. Rebel Ridge has changed everything for both men. It's Saulnier's most popular, and perhaps best, film yet, and it has surely launched Aaron Pierre into stardom. Saulnier raved about the actor and his performance to Vulture, saying that the actor's dedication to the part reenergized him when all seemed lost."I believe the fates intervened and Aaron and I were meant to work together," Saulnier stated.
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