Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

Daniel Day-Lewis Turned Down the Role of Andrew Beckett

Though Hanks eventually landed the lead role in "Philadelphia," producers wanted someone more conventional, and their eyes were on Daniel Day-Lewis. However, he passed, and the studio was livid. They knew how important the film was going to be, and when Hanks approached director John Demme and sold himself on the part, they made a deal. Hanks actually beat out Day-Lewis at the Oscar's for his role in "Philadelphia" later that year.

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