The director of Russell Crowe’s breakout movie role has revealed how the actor was almost overlooked for the part.
Russell Crowe stars in Romper Stomper. Picture: Roadshow Films
According to Wright, producers saw Mendelsohn as “a recognised star”, whereas was Crowe was “relatively unknown outside of New Zealand”.Romper Stomper
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