Josh Brolin Says He and Denzel Washington Almost Fought on AMERICAN GANGSTER Set
GeekTyrantStory by Jessica Fisher
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Hollywood veterans Josh Brolin and Denzel Washington nearly came to blows on the set of the 2007 crime drama 'American Gangster'.
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- According to Brolin, the two actors almost got into a physical altercation over a disagreement about their characters' motivations, giving fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the intense on-set dynamics.
- Director Ridley Scott had to step in and diffuse the situation, underscoring the high-stakes, high-pressure nature of big-budget Hollywood productions and the egos that can clash on set.
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