Richard E Grant says that Julianne Moore was fired from 'Can You Forgive Me?' as she wanted to wear a fat suit but writer Nicole Holofcener wouldn't allow it
Richard E. Grant has claimed that Julianne Moore was fired from 'Can You Forgive Me?' over a fat suit. The 58-year-old actress was originally cast in the lead role of Lee Israel but the character ended up being portrayed by Melissa McCarthy in the Oscar-nominated movie and Richard – who portrays Lee's friend Jack – says Julianne was let go as she wanted to wear a fat suit and false nose to get into character, however, the film's writer Nicole Holofcener wouldn't allow it. Speaking at an Advertising Week Europe event in London, the 61-year-old actor said: "Julianne Moore wanted to wear a fat suit and a false nose to play Lee Israel and Nicole Holofcener said, 'You're not going to do that.'" Julianne, 58, recently addressed her exit from… (more)