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Why Ed Harris Replaced Dennis Hopper In The Truman Show

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Hollywood legend Dennis Hopper's abrupt exit from The Truman Show and the veteran actor who stepped in to save the day.
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  • Dennis Hopper, the original actor tapped to play the role of Christof in The Truman Show, only lasted a mere two days on set before being replaced by Ed Harris.
  • Hopper's departure was the result of creative differences with the director, who felt the veteran actor's interpretation of the character just wasn't working. Harris stepped in and nailed the role, earning critical acclaim for his nuanced performance.
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Dennis Hopper, Ed Harris, The Truman Show
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Why Ed Harris Replaced Dennis Hopper In The Truman Show

SlashFilm
Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
from SlashFilm
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Hollywood legend Dennis Hopper's abrupt exit from The Truman Show and the veteran actor who stepped in to save the day.
beat sheet
  • Dennis Hopper, the original actor tapped to play the role of Christof in The Truman Show, only lasted a mere two days on set before being replaced by Ed Harris.
  • Hopper's departure was the result of creative differences with the director, who felt the veteran actor's interpretation of the character just wasn't working. Harris stepped in and nailed the role, earning critical acclaim for his nuanced performance.
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Dennis Hopper, Ed Harris, The Truman Show
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