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Bo Derek Says She Was Cast ‘Last Minute’ in ‘Tommy Boy’: ‘I Don’t Know Who Dropped Out’


Bo Derek revealed that she was cast last minute in Tommy Boy on the film's 30th anniversary and isn't sure which actress had the role before her.

The actress portrayed Beverly Barish-Burns Callahan in the 1995 Peter Segal-directed film, which also starred Chris Farley, David Spade and Brian Dennehy. Of course, fans of the film remember Bo’s iconic scene in which she emerged from a swimming pool in a blue bikini before it’s revealed she’s marrying Tommy’s father. Porter Gifford/LiaisonWhile the vibe on set was full of endless laughter and impeccable comedic timing, Peter, 62, revealed he tried to quit the film at one point, but it was not for the reason some might think.

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