Rob Lowe reveals Tom Cruise got movie roles he auditioned for
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Rob Lowe revealed that Tom Cruise was his main rival for leading roles in the 1980s and 1990s, with Cruise frequently landing parts Lowe auditioned for, such as in "Jerry Maguire" and "Top Gun."
- Lowe dispelled rumors that he was considered for the lead in "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off," explaining that director John Hughes never showed interest in casting him despite multiple potential roles in Hughes' films.
- Lowe believes Hughes avoided casting him because he was already well-known, whereas Hughes preferred to cast lesser-known actors and make them famous through his movies.
- In his upcoming film "The Musical," Lowe plays a middle school principal involved in a complicated romantic storyline, reflecting his own experiences as an outcast in junior high after moving to Malibu.
- Lowe shared personal insights about his school years, describing himself as an outcast who was serious about learning, contrasting with the more laid-back, surfing-oriented peers around him.
