About this episode

This episode explores the challenges and triumphs behind the making of 'Thelma & Louise'.

‘Thelma and Louise’ has one of the most iconic endings ever, but it almost didn’t make it to the screen. This week Chris and Lizzie explore Callie Khouri’s relentless dedication to her screenplay, Ridley Scott’s reluctance to direct it, and why neither Geena Davis nor Brad Pitt were even close to first choice for their roles. Find out which alternate ending earned boos from a test audience and how ‘Thelma and Louise’ beat the odds to become a financial success despite almost no marketing budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Lizzie

Topics covered

• film analysis
• screenwriting
• iconic endings
• Hollywood history
• casting choices

Keywords

• Thelma & Louise
• Callie Khouri
• Ridley Scott
• Geena Davis
• Brad Pitt
• film history
• screenplay

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Books & works: Thelma & Louise

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