Actor Owen Wilson has reportedly turned down a $12 million role in an upcoming film that portrayed O.J. Simpson as innocent.
The director had considered Wilson to be a perfect fit lead role but was surprised when Wilson declined the offer, citing his don't want to be part of such a controversial project.
The director of the film, Joshua Newton, revealed that Wilson firmly rejected the offer during a lunch meeting.
Newton considered Wilson to be a perfect fit for the role of Douglas McCann, Simpson's attorney in a civil case. However, Wilson's response surprised everyone present.
According to Newton, Wilson stood up at the end of the lunch and expressed his disbelief at taking on the lead role in a movie that portrayed Simpson as not guilty.
To show his firm rejection, Wilson stated, "If you think I'm going to take the lead role in a movie about how O.J. didn't do it, you've got to be kidding me."
Despite the substantial financial offer, Wilson's decision was final.
While Newton believed that Wilson was the ideal choice for the role, he revealed that they had found another equally suitable actor. However, the name of the replacement remains secret.
O.J. Simpson was once accused of murdering his wife Nicole and her friend, Ron Goldman.
O.J. Simpson was a highly regarded NFL running back and later took part in Hollywood with appearances in notable productions like Roots, The Naked Gun, and No Place to Hide.
However, his fame became overshadowed by the high-profile trial in the 90s.
In 1995, he was accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman, Simpson faced public scrutiny.
Although he was acquitted of the murder charges, the events surrounding the trial continue to captivate the public's attention, leading to various adaptations on television and in films, such as the acclaimed series The People vs O.J. Simpson in 2016.
The content of "The Juice" depicts O.J. Simpson as innocent.
"The Juice" is an upcoming film that explores the connection between O.J. Simpson and the murder case of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman.
The movie primarily follows the perspective of Douglas McCann, an attorney who becomes entangled in the divisive O.J. Simpson saga as conspiracy theorists draw him into the case.
The director, Newton, plans to finish the film by October 3, 2025, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of O.J. Simpson's acquittal.
This ambitious timeline shows Newton's dedication to bringing the story to the big screen.
The firm rejection of Owen Wilson has gained the attention of viewers, with many praised for his decisiveness in being a part of a film despite facing huge amounts of money.
When oj is arrested and they read the charges he just goes...WOW, one user said.
Owen Wilson says "wow" like no one before him and no one after him, the second said.
WHO else would have so savagely attacked Nicole and the poor guy who was simply delivering her glasses to her?? She was almost decapitated, and then those pesky bloody footprints that matched his giant Bruno Magli shoes?? another narrated the murder.
Imagine if he would have said yes his career would have gone down the drain after that, someone wrote.
Because he's not innocent. Never was, someone commented.
