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It is always disheartening to see how actors face the wrath of media and audiences while becoming the target of backlash because of their projects. Something similar happened to Anne Hathaway after her 2005 movieHavoc. The controversial movie turned into a subject of humiliation following its release.
But surprisingly, Anne Hathaway’s film was subjected to criticism and rejection way before it was even made. Apparently, several actors like Lindsay Lohan, Mandy Moore, and Kate Bosworth felt uncomfortable with the subject of the movie and thus refused to appear in it.
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Lindsay Lohan And Other Actors Turned DownHavoc
Anne Hathaway is often known for skimming through projects before choosing a particular one, that will help boost her career. However, surprisingly, the actress once chose Barbara Kopple’s 2005 crime drama, which ended up facing severe backlash and became a controversial film.
It seems Anne Hathaway didn’t see through the movie in a way that other actors likeLindsay Lohan, Mandy Moore, and Kate Bosworth did. According toIMDbtrivia, theMean Girlsstar Lohan was offered the role of Emily but she simply refused it, and thus the role went to Bijou Phillips.
“I got this one script where this girl wants to join a Latino gang and she gets r*ped. I can’t be doing that right now. I don’t think that’s appropriate.”
Similarly, just like Lindsay Lohan, evenMandy Mooreand Kate Bosworth were offered the role of Allison. But unfortunately, both actresses turned it down, and the role got passed on to Anne Hathaway. Apparently, Moore and Bosworth left the project because they felt uncomfortable with the film’s subject matter and nudity.
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Anne Hathaway’s 2005 Film Ended Up Facing Backlash
Showcasing the lifestyle of wealthy Los Angeles teenagers who were exposed to hip-hop culture and were inspired to imitate the gangster lifestyle and engage in slum tourism,Havocdealt with super controversial elements. Portraying the trouble that the teenagers run into when they encounter a gang of drug dealers, the movie brings out real-life issues without a filter.
Thereafter, the way the movie portrayed the reality of teenagers who get naively inspired by certain lifestyles and end up facing troubles while trying to imitate them, the film turned into a subject of controversy. Further, asHavocfeaturedAnne Hathaway‘s first ever nde scenes, and showed scenes of brutality and rpe, the film faced severe backlash from audiences.
Certainly, unlike Anne Hathaway’s other projects that turned into cult classics,Havocfailed to even grab its position at the box office. However, no matter how the movie ended up being, the actress showed how committed she was to edgy and potentially upsetting material. Instead of turning down the project unlike other actors, Hathaway took it as a challenge.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
