Welcome back for more LRF Trivia Tidbits! Round 7 highlights the value of long-term creative relationships and smart scheduling—reuniting legendary collaborators, accommodating franchise commitments, and leaning into a director’s established casting philosophy to shape each film’s identity.
Rubicon Lies
This JFK conspiracy thriller marks yet another collaboration between Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio. Outside of LRF, the duo have made six films together, while Rubicon Lies represents their second LRF pairing following their acclaimed Frank Sinatra biopic, Sinatra, released back in Season 20.
Behind Closed Doors
Damson Idris nearly had to walk away from the project due to his prior commitment to LRF’s Marvel Universe as Blade in the previous season. Rather than recast the role, the studio opted to delay Behind Closed Doors by a full season, allowing Idris to remain attached and preserving Mike Leigh’s preferred ensemble.
Man-Thing
Jordan Peele continued his tradition of casting actors best known for comedy in unsettling horror roles. Following earlier examples like Lil Rel Howery in Get Out, Tim Heidecker in Us, and Keke Palmer in Nope, Man-Thing again leaned into that contrast, with Lil Rel Howery and Nick Kroll appearing in prominent supporting and villainous roles.
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