Hollywood actress Julia Roberts was suggested to play Harriet Tubman in 1990s, it has been revealed.
Harriet is a historical film based on the life of the slave-turned-abolitionist. The biopic was released earlier this month and stars Cynthia Erivo.
Gregory Allen Howard, the screenwriter and producer of the film, has revealed that one studio executive had suggested to cast Julia Roberts to play the role of Tubman when he started working on the film in 1994.
Allen says he was told how one studio executive suggested to get Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman, adding that when he was pointed out that Julia could not be Harriet, the studio head said, “It was so long, no one is going to know the difference.”
The writer claimed that the studio executive had stated that it was irrelevant to cast Tubman with a black actor.
Zendaya left the music industry after dropping her debut album in 2013 due to bad experiences
The Princess of York travelled to Dubai to advance the entrepreneurial corridor between the UAE and the UK
Victoria Beckham has shut down the possibility of a Spice Girls reunion for years
Royal family shares new post amid shocking reports about King Charles' health
Prince Harry unparalleled resemblance to 'authoritative' King Charles sparks attention
Taylor Swift will resume her ‘Eras World Tour’ from May 9, 2024 after a two-month break