Quaid Blasts Hathaway's 'Days of Thunder 2' Casting, Cites Pregnancy and Calls for Kidman
Randy Quaid publicly criticized Anne Hathaway's addition to the 'Days of Thunder' sequel, posting on X that she is a poor choice and referencing her pregnancy. He urged Tom Cruise to bring back Nicole Kidman instead, calling Hathaway 'not sexy.' Hathaway was recently announced to star alongside Cruise in the Paramount film.
Randy Quaid, who appeared in the original 1990 film, took to X to voice his disapproval of Anne Hathaway’s newly announced role opposite Tom Cruise in the sequel. His post specifically cited Hathaway’s pregnancy as a reason she lacks the appeal he believes the part requires, and he directly appealed to Cruise to recast Nicole Kidman, who starred in the first movie. The casting announcement, made by Paramount, has now drawn public backlash from a former cast member.
The original *Days of Thunder* centered on a NASCAR driver, with Kidman playing his love interest. Quaid’s comments frame his objection as a creative decision rather than a personal one, though his language is blunt. Hathaway’s pregnancy, which he references, is a recent public development, and her involvement in the sequel was only just revealed.
This public spat could influence how Hollywood handles casting announcements involving pregnant actresses, potentially reinforcing outdated stigmas about pregnancy and on-screen appeal. It may also pressure studios to address or dismiss such criticism, affecting fan discourse and media coverage. Audiences, particularly those following the franchise, could see the controversy overshadow the film’s production news, while industry observers may view Quaid’s remarks as a test of how far personal attacks on actors are tolerated in professional settings.