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Tyra Banks Promised Josh Hartnett's Career in Halloween Resurrection
Tyra Banks declined a role in Halloween: Resurrection after being promised Josh Hartnett's career success.
In brief
Tyra Banks declined a role in Halloween: Resurrection after being promised Josh Hartnett's career success. Tyra Banks refused to star in Halloween: Resurrection after being told it would launch her acting career, but the film failed to deliver. Originally reported by AV Club.
Tyra Banks on Halloween: Resurrection
Tyra Banks, host of America's Next Top Model, declined a role in Halloween: Resurrection after being told it would launch her acting career.
“Not even a little bit”
Agent's Career Advice
Banks' agent suggested she join a horror film after Josh Hartnett's success in Halloween, but she refused the offer.
“I was like, 'I’m not going to do that'”
Halloween: Resurrection Performance
The film, released in 2002, featured Jamie Lee Curtis in a cameo but underperformed compared to its predecessor.
“It netted half of that film’s worldwide take”
Banks' Reaction
Banks said she was promised Josh Hartnett's career and an iconic death scene but neither materialized, leading to her frustration.
“I was like, yeah, okay, this is going to do it for me”
Halloween: Resurrection Outcome
Banks later hosted America's Next Top Model, suggesting the role in Halloween: Resurrection was a blessing in disguise.
“So, I have beef with Halloween 8”
The headline
Tyra Banks refused to star in Halloween: Resurrection after being told it would launch her acting career, but the film failed to deliver.
