‘Days of Thunder’ Star Randy Quaid Says Anne Hathaway Is ‘Woke’ and a ‘Horrible Choice’ for the Sequel: ‘You Need the Original Girl’
Actor Randy Quaid criticizes Anne Hathaway's casting in the upcoming 'Days of Thunder' sequel.
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- Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
- Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 13.
- Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
Source diversity sample: Yahoo · The Independent · Forbes · Yahoo Sports · Deadline · Variety.
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The brief
Tom Cruise announced a sequel to the 1990 film 'Days of Thunder'. Randy Quaid, who starred in the original film, criticized the casting of Anne Hathaway in the sequel.
Quaid called Hathaway 'woke' and a 'horrible choice', arguing that the sequel should feature the original cast. Quaid's comments were reported by Yahoo, Deadline and Variety.
Yahoo also reported that Quaid urged Cruise not to be a 'p*ssy' in his response to the criticism. Cruise's response has not been reported.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 10h ago.
Quick answers
Who is starring in the 'Days of Thunder' sequel?
Tom Cruise is starring in the sequel. Anne Hathaway has been cast, but Randy Quaid has criticized this choice.
What did Randy Quaid say about Anne Hathaway?
Randy Quaid called Anne Hathaway 'woke' and a 'horrible choice' for the 'Days of Thunder' sequel. He argued that the sequel should feature the original cast.
What was Tom Cruise's response to Randy Quaid's comments?
Tom Cruise's response has not been reported.
Who reported it (10)
- Tom Cruise’s Days of Thunder Comeback Takes Sharp Turn Away From Nicole Kidman Yahoo · 4h ago
- Original Days of Thunder star rails against Anne Hathaway casting: ‘Horrible choice’ The Independent · 4h ago
- ‘Days of Thunder’s Randy Quaid Calls Anne Hathaway “Horrible Choice” For Sequel In Problematic Diatribe: “She’s Pregnant” Yahoo · 12h ago
- Randy Quaid Slams Casting Of ‘Woke’ Anne Hathaway In ‘Days Of Thunder 2’ Forbes · 13h ago
- Tom Cruise’s Days of Thunder 2 Adds Anne Hathaway, Release Date Set for Sequel Yahoo · 13h ago
- It's Official, a 'Days of Thunder' Sequel is Coming. Here's When Yahoo · 13h ago
- Tom Cruise’s touching NASCAR tribute to Kyle Busch as he announces ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
- Pro-Trump ‘Days of Thunder’ Star Urges Tom Cruise to Not Be a ‘P*ssy’ and Boot ‘Woke’ Anne Hathaway From Sequel Yahoo · 13h ago
- 'Days of Thunder's Randy Quaid Calls Anne Hathaway "Horrible" For Sequel Deadline · 13h ago
- ‘Days of Thunder’ Star Randy Quaid Says Anne Hathaway Is ‘Woke’ and a ‘Horrible Choice’ for the Sequel: ‘You Need the Original Girl’ Variety · 13h ago
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