Ridley Scott reveals Paul Thomas Anderson secretly rewrote his Napoleon biopic, saving the film from losing its star Joaquin Phoenix.
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Director Ridley Scott confirms the previously unsubstantiated rumors, stating that 'Boogie Nights' auteur Paul Thomas Anderson stepped in to rewrite the script and keep Joaquin Phoenix attached to the lead role.
The French epic, which has been in development for years, almost lost its leading man Joaquin Phoenix until Anderson's rewrites convinced the actor to stay on board, according to Scott's interview with The New York Times.
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