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entertainment2 years ago

Uncovering the Secrets of 'Fatal Attraction': Then and Now.

As the new Paramount+ series "Fatal Attraction" airs, here are some behind-the-scenes secrets from the making of the iconic 1987 movie. The film was based on a short story by screenwriter James Dearden, who drew inspiration from his own experiences. Michael Douglas and Glenn Close were not the first choices for the lead roles, but they proved everyone wrong. Close gave herself a backstory to get into character, and kept the knife she used in the final attack as a keepsake. The original ending was changed due to audience response, and Close almost refused to re-shoot it.

entertainment2 years ago

The Enduring Legacy of 'Fatal Attraction': From Film to TV.

The Hollywood Reporter looks back at the making of the 1987 erotic thriller "Fatal Attraction," which starred Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. The film, which was a box office hit and earned six Oscar nominations, is now being adapted into a series starring Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan. Director Adrian Lyne discusses the film's famous sex scene and the decision to change the original ending.