It was during his “Let’s Be Clear” podcast that he remembered Shannen Doherty’s 1995 film “Glandeurs” with Kevin Smith. The comedy, which also stars Jason Lee, Ben Affleck and Claire Forlan, is what the Charmed actress says ended her film career.
Glanders Follows two best friends as they spend a day at the mall after breaking up with their girlfriends. Although the film became a fan favorite, it was not a success at the box office upon its release. Kevin Smith Then he apologized to the interlocutor.
“That’s what’s interesting about Glandeurs, although it wasn’t a box office success.he told her Kevin Smithwho replied:Oh, he died.“
“Yes, he is dead“, Doherty admitted. “My film career too. was finished.“
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On time, Shannen Doherty Was the most famous cast member, having previously appeared in Fatal Games (1988) and Beverly Hills, the series debuted in 1990. Kevin Smith Even during the podcast, he admitted that the green light for shooting the film was given largely thanks to the actor’s involvement.
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When asked by the director if he really never made another feature film after that, he replied:No, it’s over. People literally thought I was directing the movie, so since it was a box office failure, it was all my fault. So there was no film career afterwards, which was a bit cruel.“
“I really thought that Les Glandeurs would take me to the next level of being able to make films“- he added.
considering the situation Kevin Smith ended with an apology: “He is right. Like if it comes out, it’s a movie career. And it really isn’t. I’m sorry about that.“
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Kevin Smith It also turned out that no one expected the film to be such a failure after testing it with audiences at the San Diego Comic Con. “Tom Pollock, who was the head of Universal Studios, he’s there and he says, “I was there at a screening of American College (John Landis’ 1978 cult comedy that inspired it) and it’s the same. ‘This movie will make 100 million dollars.’ And he lost $98 million.“
The film grossed just over $2 million against a $6 million budget…
But the duo noted that Glanders It finally found its audience. “The Glandeurs come out and die this miserable death, then these ten years are elevated to cult classics“, he said Kevin SmithAnd added that over the years, many colleagues and peers in the film industry, including Elizabeth Olsen, have told her they are big fans of the film.
Kevin Smith and Shannen Doherty He also said that both were ready to shoot the sequel. “When are we making The Glandeurs 2?– asked the director. “It’s been a long time since we’ve had a story… It’s me.“The case will continue!
Les Glandeurs can still be seen on VOD on select platforms.
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