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In 1997, Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford teamed up for what should have been an easy win in The Devil\u2019s Own. Well, turns out, behind the scenes was as twisty as the movie\u2019s plot. Script? Tossed out. Schedule? Tripled.<\/div>\n

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What unfolded was a Hollywood rollercoaster ride, a tale of on-the-fly rewrites, accent trials, and two movie titans learning to see eye to eye. Get ready for an inside look into the chaos and creativity that brought The Devil\u2019s Own to life<\/p>\n

Brad Pitt reveals \u2018The Devil\u2019s Own\u2019 script was thrown out during filming
\nThe release of Ford and Pitt\u2019s first film together, The Devil\u2019s Own, in 1997 had movie enthusiasts eagerly waiting. Little did they know, there was some major drama unfolding behind the scenes.According to Fandom Wire, Pitt revealed in a 2011 interview that they had to scrap the entire script for the movie. And that wasn\u2019t the only challenge he had to overcome during filming.In the film, Pitt portrayed the character of Francis \u201cFrankie\u201d McGuire, an Irishman. However, Pitt had no prior experience with an Irish accent, making the role quite difficult for him.The experience taught me how ludicrous it could be throwing money at a problem. But I met Gordon Willis, one of the great [cinematographers], and it was my first attempt at an accent that was truly foreign to me. Still, I think the movie could have been better,\u201d Pitt shared. \u201cLiterally, the script got thrown out.\u201dPitt mentioned that the production took seven months to complete instead of the expected three months. This only added to the growing frustrations on set.Despite the challenges faced during the filming process, Pitt confessed that he actually enjoyed working on The Devil\u2019s Own. Overall, it was a highly educational experience for the young actor.Harrison Ford recently opened up about the script for \u2018The Devil\u2019s Own\u2019
\nThe issues surrounding The Devil\u2019s Own weren\u2019t limited to Pitt alone. Harrison Ford has been quite open about his thoughts on the plot and the filming of the 1997 thriller.In a recent interview with Esquire, Ford revealed that it was actually Pitt who took charge of developing the script. After Ford agreed to join the movie, he immediately encountered some concerns regarding his role.However, out of respect for Pitt, Ford chose to withhold his comments on the overall structure of the story. Despite emphasizing that Pitt is an exceptional actor and a genuinely good person, Ford soon found himself in disagreement with his co-star.More specifically, Ford had a desire for complexity, not only within his character but also in his character\u2019s journey. He wanted to avoid a simplistic battle of good versus evil, even at the risk of throwing out the script.\u201cBrad developed the script. Then they offered me the part. I saved my comments about the character and the construction of the thing\u2014I admired Brad. [Drumming.] First of all, I admire Brad. I think he\u2019s a wonderful actor. [Thump.] He\u2019s a really decent guy,\u201d Ford shared.Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford didn\u2019t see eye-to-eye during their collaboration
\nRegrettably, discarding the script for The Devil\u2019s Own was just the beginning of their problems. Without a guiding script, Ford and Pitt quickly found themselves locked in disagreements over the movie\u2019s plot.As filming commenced, the two actors had not yet reached a consensus on the script. Once everyone was on set, Ford and Pitt had completely divergent visions for the direction of the story, something that only compounded the issues.\u201cI worked with a writer \u2014 but then all the sudden we\u2019re shooting, and we didn\u2019t have a script that Brad and I agreed on,\u201d Ford stated. \u201cEach of us had different ideas about it.\u201dSince the completion of The Devil\u2019s Own, many years have passed, and Ford now places the blame on himself for any tension with Pitt. The Indiana Jones star admitted that he now understands Pitt\u2019s perspective.Ultimately, despite the challenges, Ford actually holds a strong liking for the film. After all these years, this is something Pitt and Ford can finally agree on.The Devil\u2019s Own premiered with mixed reviews among critics. The film ultimately grossed $140 million at the box office, slightly surpassing it\u2019s $90 million budget.<\/p>\n

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