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Wes Anderson reveals what Gene Hackman really thought of The Royal Tenenbaums after walking off set 'without saying goodbye' - as director admits they hadn't spoken in 24 years before his tragic death
After more than half a century on-screen it would be one of his last significant contributions to American cinema.
But Gene Hackman, who tragically died alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa at their New Mexico home in February, was initially reluctant to accept a starring role in The Royal Tenenbaums following a dispute over pay. Hackman later accepted the terms of his contract - if not the relatively young Anderson's maverick techniques - as part of an ensemble cast after Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow and Anjelica Huston signed up, having agreed to the same budget fee. (L-R) The Royal Tenenbaums cast-members Luke Wilson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gene Hackman, Grant Rosenmeyer, Ben Stiller, Jonah Meyerson, Anjelica Huston, Danny Glover and Kumar Pallana
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