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Matthew McConaughey lost out on Titanic lead role

Matthew McConaughey lost ‘Titanic’ lead role over refusing to do James Cameron’s simple request

Matthew McConaughey, 55, almost landed the role of Jack Dawson in James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic,” but lost out due to his Southern drawl. In a new posthumous memoir, “The Bigger Picture” by Jon Landau, the late producer detailed the casting in depth.

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Why Matthew McConaughey Lost the Lead Role in Titanic

Six words reportedly cost Matthew McConaughey the lead role in Titanic: “No. That was pretty good. Thanks.” Producer Jon Landau, who worked on the majority of director James Cameron ’s feature films,

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How Matthew McConaughey's 5-Word Response Sank His ‘Titanic' Audition

In a recent excerpt from Titanic producer Jon Landau's forthcoming posthumous memoir, The Bigger Picture, Landau opened up about Matthew McConaughey's audition for James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster. In the excerpt-shared in Matt Belloni's What I'm Hearing newsletter on August 5-Cameron allegedly asked McConaughey to try a different accent during the audition,

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Jon Landau, Oscar-winning ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ producer, dies ...

Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on three of the biggest blockbusters of all time, “Titanic” and two “Avatar” films, has died. He was 63.

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Jon Landau, Oscar-winning ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ producer, dead ...

Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on “Titanic” and the “Avatar” series, has died. He was 63.

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Jon Landau, ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar’ Producer, Dies at 63

Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning film producer who collaborated with James Cameron on several projects including “Titanic” and both “Avatar” films, died Friday after a battle against cancer ...

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Jon Landau Dead: 'Avatar' and 'Titanic' Producer Was 63 - Variety

Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning producer of “Titanic” and both “Avatar” movies, died of cancer on Friday, July 5. He was 63. Landau, a longtime producing partner to James Cameron, was behind ...

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