Casting Hades Was a Greek Drama
In Disney’s 1997 animated film Hercules, it’s difficult to imagine anyone other than James Woods as Hades, lord of the underworld. Prior to casting Woods, the filmmakers had their sights set on another leading man: Jack Nicholson.
Casting Hades Was A Greek Drama
Unfortunately for the studio, Nicholson’s salary expectations were far higher than what they were willing to pay, so the actor declined. Woods’ trademark sneer and rapid speech rate were incorporated into the new and final character on screen by animators.
Tim Burton Was the Real Nightmare on Set
The Nightmare Before Christmas fans will recall the film’s ending, in which the threads that hold Oogie Boogie together are unraveled, resulting in his death. To Tim Burton’s chagrin, director Henry Selick wanted a different ending in which Oogie Boogie was revealed as Sally’s (the protagonist’s love interest) father.
Tim Burton Was The Real Nightmare On Set
Burton kicked a hole in the wall out of rage during their fight. To be fair, Burton had been planning the film for years prior to its release and was very enthusiastic about the original plot.