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Mary Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell reunite for first film since 1990 split
Mary Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell reunite after 36 years since their 1990 divorce for Adam Rifkin's western comedy
In brief
Mary Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell reunite after 36 years since their 1990 divorce for Adam Rifkin's western comedy They reunited for a film role after 36 years since their divorce, with both actors happy to work together again Originally reported by Page Six.
First film reunion
Mary Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell reunite for Adam Rifkin's western comedy film 'Last Train to Fortune' after 36 years since their 1990 divorce.
“We're thinking, 'Who would be great for that role?' Someone said, 'Mary Steenburgen!' And everybody's like, 'Yeah, she'd be great, but would she and Malcolm want to work together?'”
36-year gap
The pair split in 1990 after marrying in 1980 and have since remarried, but never worked together again until now.
Script history
McDowell first read the script for 'Last Train to Fortune' in 1986 during his relationship with Steenburgen, but the project stalled after director Lindsay Anderson died in 1994.
Reunion process
James Paxton texted Steenburgen after McDowell suggested she might be perfect for the role, and she quickly agreed to join the film.
“I think it's a fantastic idea. James should ask her.”
Comfortable chemistry
Both actors described working together again as 'like putting on a comfy pair of slippers', showing their natural onscreen chemistry returns.
“Working with Malcolm... it just feels like old times. It's so natural.”
The headline
They reunited for a film role after 36 years since their divorce, with both actors happy to work together again
