Gere’s Initial Reluctance
When the casting for the iconic romantic comedy "Pretty Woman" was underway, Richard Gere was far from convinced about playing the lead role of Edward Lewis. He rejected the part multiple times, famously remarking that the role felt so empty that "you could put a suit on a goat and it would work".
Julia Roberts' Persuasive Plea
The turning point came when Julia Roberts, who was already cast as Vivian, intervened personally. During an orchestrated meeting by the film’s director Garry Marshall, Roberts and Gere were left alone to connect.
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