The 'Stranger Things' actress recalls her audition with Bridges for the 1993 film 'Fearless' and shares advice received from Daniel Day-Lewis during the press tour for 'Age of Innocence'.
- Sep 4, 2024
AceShowbiz - In 1993, Winona Ryder was considered for the role opposite Jeff Bridges in the film "Fearless". During an audition for the film, Bridges refused to kiss Ryder, stating that she appeared to be the same age as his daughter. Ryder, who was in her early 20s at the time, expressed her disappointment at the rejection.
Despite not securing the role in "Fearless", Ryder went on to star in "Age of Innocence" in the same year. While on the press tour for the film, she received valuable advice from co-star Daniel Day-Lewis. He advised her to engage in endless talking to prevent reporters from asking questions.
Ryder's audition for "Fearless" occurred around the same time as her audition for "The Hudsucker Proxy." She expressed her admiration for the Coen brothers and her desire to work with them. While she did not land the role in that film, Bridges would later play the iconic Dude in the Coen brothers' "The Big Lebowski".
In the same interview, Ryder discussed her dating life and her approach to auditions. She revealed her tendency to ramble when comfortable, attributing it to her past struggles with expressing herself. Despite her at times unconventional communication style, Ryder has established herself as a respected and enigmatic actress known for her roles in movies like "Beetlejuice" and "Heathers"
