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John Turturro Regrets Missing Kubrick Collaboration Opportunity
8/24/2025
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- John Turturro revealed on the podcast Happy Sad Confused that he missed a chance to work with Stanley Kubrick.
- Kubrick sought Turturro for the role of Nick Nightingale in Eyes Wide Shut after seeing his performance in The Truce.
- A casual conversation led Kubrick to perceive Turturro as unenthusiastic, giving the role to Todd Field instead.
- Turturro expressed regret for not collaborating with Kubrick, whom he holds in high regard.
