Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Turturro Regrets Missing Out on Kubrick's 'Eyes Wide Shut'
Actor John Turturro shared that he almost worked with the famous director Stanley Kubrick.
Kubrick called Turturro to offer him a role in the movie 'Eyes Wide Shut' after praising his acting.
At the time, Turturro was busy with another project, so he didn't immediately commit.
He didn't make it clear he would do anything to be in the movie.
Turturro later found out he wasn't chosen.
Turturro, a big fan of Kubrick, now wishes he had found a way to be in the film.
John Turturro discussed inadvertently missing a role in Stanley Kubrick's 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
Kubrick contacted Turturro, expressing admiration and offering him a role in the film.
Turturro was preparing to direct a movie and didn't commit to 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
Turturro later learned he was deemed unavailable for the role of Nick Nightingale.
Turturro regrets not working with Kubrick due to his admiration for the director.
- Who
- John Turturro and Stanley Kubrick.
- What
- John Turturro discussed missing the chance to work with Stanley Kubrick on 'Eyes Wide Shut'.
- When
- During a podcast interview.
- Where
- In an interview.
- Why
- Turturro was preparing for a different project and didn't fully commit to the role.
- Actor
- John Turturro
- Director
- Stanley Kubrick
- Movie
- 'Eyes Wide Shut'
- Role Offered
- Nick Nightingale
- Reason for Not Joining
- Conflict with other projects