The Escapees: Morgan Freeman asked to change the ending of the film

Few actors can compete with Morgan Freeman. The Hollywood legend has starred (and starred) in many cinematic gems, and one of his most notable films is The Runaways.

I must admit though it was a disappointment at the box office, Runaways is one of the greatest movies ever made… but not for that Morgan Freeman ! The Oscar-winning actress hates him for several reasons, as she revealed in a 2014 interview with Vanity Fair.

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When he first received the script for Frank Darabont’s (The Walking Dead) adaptation of the Stephen King story, he was thrilled to be given the opportunity to play Ellie “Red” Redding. However, his excitement quickly faded after arriving on set due to tension and creative disagreements between the cast and the director.

“There was tension between the actors and the director most of the time. I remember being bad with the director, several.“

this “Some bad times” was mainly the result of persistent demand Frank Darabont Many scenes were shot without reason, which irritated the actor.

“The answer was no. I don’t want to play too much. The game is not difficult. But the need to do something over and over again, for no apparent reason, is somewhat debilitating.“

We change the ending

So few movies are brilliant from start to finish. Runaways, he is. Another reason for dissatisfaction Morgan Freeman was the end of the iconic film. Indeed, in addition to the fact that the title turned out to be long and difficult, the actor was also categorical: he did not want to shoot the planned ending. Frank Darabont.

Although the latter wanted the film to end on an ambiguous note like the story it is based on, Morgan Freeman (as well as later test audiences) wanted a more “definite” ending.

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Original idea Frank Darabont The film was supposed to end with Red on a bus in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, but test screenings proved that Morgan FreemanIt shows that we should have gone further. According to The Daily News, the director eventually agreed, but still insisted that Redd play the harmonica, which the actor vehemently refused.

Frank thought I should play the harmonica that Andy gave me, and I turned it down – a bit absurd, a bit cliche, a bit unnecessary and redundant.

Although the ending was appreciated and praised by the audience, Frank DarabontHe did not like the result, but due to the persistent demand for the product, he had to get involved.

Morgan Freeman Maybe it doesn’t have Runaways on his list of the best films ever made, but he is still grateful to be in a film that is so loved around the world.

Les Évadés can still be seen on VOD on dedicated streaming platforms.