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Hollywood Flashback: When Denzel Fired Back at the Health Care System Onscreen
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Lexy Perez
scrn logline
Two decades after Denzel Washington's gripping performance as a desperate father fighting the health care system, the thriller 'John Q.' still resonates in Hollywood.
beat sheet
- Viola Davis auditioned for the role of Denzel's wife, but casting director Matthew Barry passed on her, saying 'She's not ready yet' - a decision he now regrets.
- The film's medical consultant, a pre-fame Mehmet Oz, provided hands-on guidance for the heart surgery scenes, adding an extra layer of authenticity.
call sheet
Denzel Washington, Nick Cassavetes, James Kearns, Dustin Hoffman, Robert Duvall, James Woods, Anne Heche, Kimberly Elise, Viola Davis, Mehmet Oz, Columbia, New Line, UnitedHealthcare, John Q.