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'Primal Fear' at 25: Edward Norton landed Oscar-nominated breakout role after Leonardo DiCaprio passed
Norton shares memories from the making of his breakout film "Primal Fear," which turns 25 this week.
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Role Recall: Edward Norton on landing 'Primal Fear' after Leo passed, making 'Fight Club' funny and who's his favorite Bruce Banner
Edward Norton looks back at many of his most iconic roles, including "Primal Fear," "American History X," "Fight Club," "25th Hour," "The Incredible Hulk," and "Birdman."
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Richard Gere Was Going to Leave 'Primal Fear' Until They Discovered Edward Norton
There was a long list of young actors reportedly in the running for the role of Aaron Stampler, the seemingly harmless altar boy accused of brutally murdering a priest in the 1996 thriller Primal Fear, among them: Matt Damon, Edward Furlong, James Marsden, Danny Masterson, and James Van Der Beek. Other performers, like Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Wheaton, turned down the role.
