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Brad Pitt: Ridley Scott's Original Choice for Thelma & Louise

1/20/2025

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Ridley Scott revealed that Brad Pitt was his first choice for Thelma & Louise, long before Geena Davis weighed in. This groundbreaking 1991 film not only earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Director for Scott, but also secured its place in the National Film Registry, celebrated for its powerful cultural impact.

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Ridley Scott revealed that Brad Pitt was his first choice for Thelma & Louise, long before Geena Davis weighed in. This groundbreaking 1991 film not only earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Director for Scott, but also secured its place in the National Film Registry, celebrated for its powerful cultural impact.