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Kathy Bates On Why Garry Marshall Didn’t Cast Her In ‘Frankie And Johnny’ & Why She’s Never Felt She “Belonged” In Hollywood

Kathy Bates is recalling why director Garry Marshall didn't cast her in the film adaptation of 'Frankie and Johnny,' a stage role she originated.

Kathy Bates is looking back at her career and recalling why director Garry Marshall didn’t cast her in the film adaptation of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, a stage role she originated. In a new interview, Bates opened up about getting passed over for the lead role in 1991’s Frankie and Johnny, which ultimately went to Michelle Pfeiffer, opposite Al Pacino. Following the incident, Bates wanted time for herself and got on a plane only to find a magazine with Pfeiffer promoting Frankie and Johnny.

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