Lea Thompsonalmost wasn’t in the iconic ’80s teen romanceSome Kind of Wonderfulbut her future husband and directorHoward Deutchwas persistent.
In a PEOPLE exclusive first look at a bonus feature from theJohn Hughes 5-Movie Collection2021 release, Deutch recalled asking Thompson to star in the 1987 film, only for her to pass on the project. She changed her mind when her 1986 filmHoward the Duckflopped at the box office.
“We met that way and we eventually married,” he said, grinning. “But that’s another story.”
Thompson’s casting changed the course of the beloved ’80s classic, he says.
“She had a lot to do, as far as I’m concerned, with the tone changing of that movie as well as some of the other casting,” he revealed. “It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
Lea Thompson and Eric Stoltz inSome Kind of Wonderful.Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock
Howard Deutch and Lea Thompson.Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty
Thompson and Deutch married in 1989 and have two daughters, actressesMadelynandZoey Deutch.
“The opening ofSome Kind of Wonderfulis just so exquisite,” she said. “The way my husband put together that whole montage that sets up the whole story, it’s just so beautifully done.”
She added, “They don’t make those movies anymore. I’m amazed at how many people love it. I’m also amazed at how many men really like it.”
The five-movie collection was released on Feb. 23, 2021, and also includes access to a digital copy of each film.
source: people.com
