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Josh Brolin Nearly Quit “The Dog Stars” Before Premiere

7/2/2026

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Josh Brolin considered quitting his Bangley role in Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars before its Aug. 28 premiere.
He called his agent, asked to leave, and refused a day of rest because Scott’s story-telling rehearsal style frightened him.
After viewing dailies, Brolin grasped Scott’s multi-camera approach, stayed on set when shown a trailer scene with Jacob Elordi.

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Josh Brolin considered quitting his Bangley role in Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars before its Aug. 28 premiere.
He called his agent, asked to leave, and refused a day of rest because Scott’s story-telling rehearsal style frightened him.
After viewing dailies, Brolin grasped Scott’s multi-camera approach, stayed on set when shown a trailer scene with Jacob Elordi.