“The Notebook”: E! News Rewind
More than 19 years later on, it still isn't over.
Nobody anticipated The Notebookbased upon Nicholas Sparks' very popular book, to end up being a long-lasting romance for the ages when it premiered in June 2004. The tearjerker made an enduring impression on movie-goers and pop culture, not just ending up being a surprise box workplace hit however likewise turning Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams into one of Hollywood's many precious on-and-off-screen couples.
And nobody was shocked by that more than the stars and the movie's director Nick Cassavetes, who's openly discussed the set's fight.
Few fans understood the 2 stars might hardly stand to be around each other on set in spite of their spectacular chemistry, nor that they both weren't the very first options for the renowned functions of Noah and Allie as Tom Cruise was at first tapped to play the swoonworthy carpenter.
And by now, you've most likely seen Britney Spears' audition for Allie. Did you understandanother super star was on the list too? In the end, there was just one bird for Noah. (Though Gosling did attempt and get McAdams recast.)
Now, we will not trouble asking youwhat do you desire since we currently understand: Behind-the-scenes tricks about the cult love. Get your tissues and keep reading …
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1. Based upon a True Story
It may be tough to think, howeverThe Notebookwas in fact based upon a real story– at the time, author Nicholas Sparks was wed to Cathy Cote, whose grandparents were together for over 60 years.
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2. The Original Noah
Can you envision Tom Cruise as Noah? Well, it practically took place.
After the rights to the unique were snagged by New Line in 1996, Steven Spielberg revealed interest in directing the film. And his choice for the lead function was the Leading Gun star. Sadly, scheduling disputes obstructed and the task was left for several years before director Nick Cassavetes occurred. While Cassavetes instantly understood he desired Ryan Gosling as his star, the studio required some convincing.
“When I informed [New Line Cinema] I wished to employ Ryan for the lead,” Cassavetes exposed to VH1, “they sort of taken a look at me like I ran out my mind.”
Gosling was a little shocked, too, particularly after his very first conference with the director.
“Nick Cassavetes called me to fulfill him at his home. When I arrived, he was standing in his yard,” he informed British publicationBusiness, “and he took a look at me and stated, ‘I desire you to play this function due to the fact that you're not like the other young stars out there in Hollywood. You're not good-looking, you're not cool, you're simply a routine guy who looks a bit nuts.'”
3. Britney Spears Was Almost Allie
Rachel McAdams, who had actually not yet starred in Mean Girls
