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Barry Diller Says John Travolta Exited ‘American Gigolo’ Because of “Somewhat Gay Subtext”
The movie ended up starring Richard Gere in a breakthrough role, with Diller adding that Gere "would go on to break up my ...
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Exec claims John Travolta’s infamous exit from ‘American Gigolo’ was due to film’s “gay subtext”
In his new memoir, Barry Diller writes that he thought Travolta's excuses for leaving the film at the time were just cover.
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John Travolta was too “afraid” of “gay subtext” to star in ‘American Gigolo,’ Barry Diller claims
In his juicy tell-all memoir, Barry Diller remembers the real reason John Travolta got cold feet over 'American Gigolo.' ...
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Barry Diller Says John Travolta Exited ‘American Gigolo’ Because of “Somewhat Gay Subtext”
According to Barry Diller, John Travolta backed out of starring in American Gigolo because of the film’s “somewhat gay subtext.” “He slumped down in a chair in Michael’s office ...
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John Travolta Pulled Out of Early Film Role For 1 Reason, New Book Claims
John Travolta’s reasons for pulling out of the movie American Gigolo in the late 1970s are apparently up for debate. In his new memoir, Who Knew?, former Paramount CEO Barry Diller claimed that ...
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John Travolta was too “afraid” of “gay subtext” to star in ‘American Gigolo,’ Barry Diller claims
Riding high off of Grease‘s success, Diller was eager for Travolta to play the lead in a lurid neo-noir from new Hollywood hot-shot Paul Schrader, American Gigolo. The actor was already attached ...
5 Roles Christopher Reeve Turned Down After Superman
Christopher Reeve defined Superman, and Superman defined Reeve. Here are five roles the actor passed on — and one he wanted ...
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Barry Diller claims John Travolta exited American Gigolo over 'gay subtext'
Barry Diller claims John Travolta exited ‘American Gigolo’ because of the “somewhat gay subtext”. John, 71, was originally tapped to take the leading role in the 1980 crime thriller about ...