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The Departedis a 2006 crime thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese. It has a fantastic story with so many twists and turns that will make your head spin. You’ll be guessing what’s going on until the very end, and chances are — you’ll probably get it wrong.
The movie is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong filmInfernal Affairs andtakes inspiration from the real-life Boston Winter Hill Gang.The Departedwon four Academy Awards and undoubtedly deserved more.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon were perfectly cast for their roles in the film — it’s hard to imagine anyone more perfect forThe Departedthan them. But imagine how differentThe Departedwould have been had Brad Pitt taken Matt Damon’s role in the film?
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Brad Pitt Almost Took Over Matt Damon’s Role inThe Departed
Brad Pitt initially intended to play the role of Colin Sullivan (played byMatt Damonlater) oppositeLeonardo DiCaprio‘s Billy Costigan. However, as the film continued to take shape, the age difference between the two actors became a concern.
Being a decade older than DiCaprio, Pitt felt it would be better if the characters were portrayed by younger men who were just starting their careers. Brad Pitt said toInterview Magazine:
“I thought I was too old for it.”
He explained:
“Once Scorsese became involved, I thought it would be better if they were younger guys that were just starting their lives, guys coming out of the academy, guys who were hungry.”
So, Pitt stepped back from the role of Colin Sullivan but remained involved as a producer on the film. WhenThe Departedwas developing — he worked onBabelinstead.
Although he couldn’t get cast with Leonardo DiCaprio inThe Departed, he joined forces with DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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Brad Pitt’s Role in Developing and ProducingThe Departed
The Departedwould have never happened withoutBrad Pitt. Along with producing partner Brad Grey, Pitt originally bought the rights toInfernal Affairsand planned to star in the American adaptation.
Pitt and Grey secured William Monahan to write the script, and Monahan’s involvement got Martin Scorsese interested in the project. Pitt produced the film through his Plan B production company, although he ultimately didn’t appear.
Even though he didn’t win an Oscar forThe Departed,he later earned an Academy Award for his work as a producer on12 Years a Slave.He also won an acting Oscar for his supporting role in Quentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood.
WatchThe Departedon Prime Video.
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Source:Interview Magazine
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