How John Cusack Almost Changed ‘Say Anything’
September 18, 2025
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as posted by the channelThe writer-director Cameron Crowe has been making movies for over 40 years. He’s worked with Hollywood’s biggest stars in their most iconic roles, including John Cusack in "Say Anything."
On "The Interview," Crowe talked to host David Marchese about his experiences directing Cusack, who was resistant to star in another "teen movie" and pushed back on the film's now-iconic boombox scene.
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