Because ofMy Cousin Vinny’s setting,Will Smiths casting would have drastically changed the movie’s tone.
In an interview withRolling Stone, casting director David Rubin said:
“We auditioned Will Smith for Rothenstein.
His talent was evident… My Cousin Vinnyis a feel-good comedy that affectionately highlights regional differences.
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My Cousin Vinnywas released in 1992 to acclaim from both audiences and critics.
My Cousin Vinny is a comedy film where two friends are wrongly accused of murder in Alabama. They enlist the help of Vincent Gambini, a novice lawyer from Brooklyn, played by Joe Pesci, who arrives with his girlfriend to tackle the trial, navigating cultural and legal challenges in the Deep South.
My Cousin Vinny is a comedy film where two friends are wrongly accused of murder in Alabama. They enlist the help of Vincent Gambini, a novice lawyer from Brooklyn, played by Joe Pesci, who arrives with his girlfriend to tackle the trial, navigating cultural and legal challenges in the Deep South.
