Owen Wilson turns down $12M role in OJ Simpson biopic, Internet calls him 'smart man'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Owen Wilson turned down a significant role in a biopic about OJ Simpson. The filmmaker Joshua Newton had approached him for the part and was willing to offer $12 million.

“Owen Wilson was perfect for the role,” Newton shared with THR.

“I actually had a meeting with him in Santa Monica. Everybody loved the script. His agent wanted him to do it. We offered him $12 million. But at the end of the lunch, Owen stood up and said, if you think I’m going to take the lead role in a movie about how OJ didn’t do it, you’ve got to be kidding me.”

OJ Simpson's flick 'The Juice' releases a teaser

Despite Owen Wilson's rejection, the project proceeded and is currently in production. Titled 'The Juice,' the film has released its first teaser, which portrays Simpson in an electric chair. The teaser's accompanying message reads, "Feel better now? You haven't seen anything yet."

Boris Kodjoe has been cast in the lead role of Orenthal James 'OJ' Simpson, while Charlotte Kirk will portray Nicole Brown Simpson.

'The Juice' will delve into various conspiracies surrounding the OJ Simpson case, told through the perspective of Douglas McCann, a real-life attorney.

Owen Wilson was approached for the role of Douglas McCann in 'The Juice,' with his agent attempting to persuade him to take on the film.

OJ Simpson died on April 10 at the age of 76 after battling prostate cancer. Throughout his life, he faced accusations of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend, leaving a controversial legacy.

Internet backs Owen Wilson for refusing to star in OJ Simpson's flick

The internet had some interesting comments on Owen Wilson's refusal to play in OJ's biopic.

One person couldn't digest the offered amount, "$12 MILLION? I mean....its based that Owen walked away, but still $12 FREAKING MILLION?"

"Owen Wilson with the smart response," a second supported the actor's call.

One curious fan double-checked, "He was said to be innocent so they making a movie about his life is what you saying."

"They should make another movie in a few years that depicts him as guilty," one person suggested.

"Owen Wilson a smart man. This movie sounds awful," another said.

 

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