There were some major actors who almost made it into the film
During a 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly, P.J. Hogan, the director of “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” shared some intriguing casting insights that were unexpected. Hogan mentioned that he approached his industry friend, Russell Crowe, to audition for the role of Michael, but ultimately felt that Crowe wasn’t the ideal fit for the character. Likewise, Julia Roberts suggested Benicio Del Toro for the role of George, a choice that now seems difficult to envision looking back. However, the final casting decisions turned out to be spot-on, and the film’s ensemble was a perfect match that we couldn’t envision any other way.
There was actually an alternate ending
During the initial test screenings of the film, viewers reacted negatively to the ending where Julianne encounters a friend of Michael’s at the wedding, hinting at a potential new romance for her. The director mentioned that the focus group expressed a reluctance to see Julianne have a happy ending, as they had not yet forgiven her character. Consequently, extensive reshoots were undertaken to alter the ending to the one that is now cherished by audiences today.
@lovelove Between Rupert Everett and John Corbett, I think Jules had a good ending either way! #MyBestFriendsWedding #AlternateEnding #bts ♬ My Best Friends Wedding_Now on Google Play – lovelove
