From The Hollywood Reporter · Brian Davids · · 50s
Neil Jordan on Tom Cruise’s Casting Controversy
Neil Jordan says Tom Cruise proved wrong in 'Interview With the Vampire' casting.
In brief
Neil Jordan says Tom Cruise proved wrong in 'Interview With the Vampire' casting. Neil Jordan states Tom Cruise challenged critics by proving the 'Interview With the Vampire' casting was wrong. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Neil Jordan's casting coup
Neil Jordan secured Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt for 'Interview With the Vampire'.
Tom Cruise's casting challenge
Cruise faced scrutiny for playing Jack Reacher, a character he didn't match physically.
Lee Child's initial support
Lee Child endorsed Cruise's casting despite the actor not matching the physical description of Jack Reacher.
Child's later concession
Child admitted readers were right to protest the 2012 and 2016 movies' lack of fidelity to Jack Reacher's presence after 14 years.
Amazon Prime series impact
The Amazon Prime series starring Alan Ritchson, 6-foot-3, 240-pound, showed the 2012 and 2016 movies' lack of fidelity.
The takeaway
Neil Jordan states Tom Cruise challenged critics by proving the 'Interview With the Vampire' casting was wrong.
