Nevertheless, Jerry Maguire was originally supposed to be Tom Hanks.
Ironically, inThat Thing You Do!Hanks plays music agent Mr. White, who managesThe Wondersto stardom.
Even so, Cruise wasnt the first actor to be offered the lead role inJerry Maguire.
According to a 2019 he gave toEsquire, Woody Harrelson was also offered the part but turned it down.
Tom Cruise gives arguably the most heartfelt, emotionally resonant performance of his career inJerry Maguire.
Whats more, Cuba Gooding Jr. wasnt the only actor up for the part of Tidwell.
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