Even the best actors find themselves in less-than-stellar films, and for John Goodman, one of his perceived missteps, \u201cThe Flintstones,\u201d was a result of unexpected circumstances involving none other than Steven Spielberg.<\/p>\n
In an interview with GQ, Goodman disclosed that his involvement in \u201cThe Flintstones\u201d originated during auditions for a different fantasy movie, \u201cAlways,\u201d directed by Spielberg. The actor was thrilled to be part of the project and was looking forward to the experience. However, things took an unexpected turn on the day of the first table read.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey kinda sandbagged me. Steven Spielberg cast me in a film called \u2018Always,'\u201d Goodman recounted. \u201cI was just in heaven, \u2018This is the best.\u2019 So on the day of the first table read, he goes, \u2018Ladies and gentlemen, I\u2019d like to say something before we start, I\u2019ve found my Fred Flintstone.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
This revelation left Goodman feeling deflated, as he hadn\u2019t anticipated taking on the role of Fred Flintstone in \u201cThe Flintstones.\u201d Despite his initial reservations, Goodman noted that working on the family movie turned out to be an enjoyable experience. He described it as hot, sweaty, and fun, highlighting the positive aspect of getting to meet Jonathan Winters, who was part of a scene.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on the upside of the project, Goodman emphasized the joy of collaborating with Rick Moranis, his co-star who portrayed Barney Rubble. \u201cRick Moranis was an ace,\u201d Goodman praised. \u201cRick Moranis is the best. I loved showing up for work with Rick Moranis.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the challenges and criticisms faced by the 1994 live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series, \u201cThe Flintstones,\u201d Goodman acknowledges that the casting of himself and Moranis as Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble was indeed spot-on. He credited Spielberg for recognizing the synergy between the two actors, even if the film didn\u2019t quite capture the same familial charm as the original series. In the end, despite its flaws, the movie did have its positive moments and memorable collaborations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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