Johnny Depp, Corey Feldman and What's Eating Gilbert Grape

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Corey Feldman Blames Johnny Depp for Being Dropped From ‘What's Eating Gilbert Grape'
Corey Feldman is reflecting on his career and one missed opportunity that still stings. On a recent episode of The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan podcast, Feldman told the host he was originally cast opposite Johnny Depp in the 1993 film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.
Corey Feldman Claims Johnny Depp Got Him Fired From ‘What's Eating Gilbert Grape': ‘He Said I Was a Junkie and He Didn't Work With Junkies'
Corey Feldman recently appeared on Billy Corgan’s “Magnificent Others” podcast (via Entertainment Weekly) and claimed that Johnny Depp got him fired off “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” Lasse Hallström’s 1993 drama about a grocery store clerk and his dysfunctional family.
‘Bitter’ Corey Feldman claims Johnny Depp cost him ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ role by telling producers he was a ‘junkie’
In “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape,” the coming-of-age drama directed by Lasse Hallström, Depp plays a grocery store clerk who cares for his family, including his disabled younger brother Arnie (DiCaprio). The film also stars Juliette Lewis, Mary Steenburgen, John C. Reilly and Darlene Cates.

Johnny Depp, Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen

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Johnny Depp Celebrates Patti Smith by Performing Onstage with Bruce Springsteen and More in N.Y.C.
Johnny Depp performed onstage with Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith and Michael Stipe at a tribute concert for Smith in New York City on Wednesday, March 26.
Bruce Springsteen thanks Patti Smith, rocks with Johnny Depp at Carnegie Hall
Springsteen performed "Because the Night" with Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tony Shanahan, and Steve Jordan from the Rolling Stones.
Johnny Depp Gets Warm Welcome During Surprise Tribute to Patti Smith
Johnny Depp made a rare public appearance on March 26 in New York City to pay tribute to music icon Patti Smith alongside many other big names in music. The 61-year-old took the stage at Carnegie Hall for the show,
'80s Star Accuses Johnny Depp of Getting Him Kicked Off Movie
The 53-year-old Goonies actor appeared on the Wednesday, March 26 episode of The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan podcast ...
Johnny Depp Might Have a Long-Running Beef With This Former Child Star
Johnny Depp's classic 1993 film, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, might have looked very different if it didn't star Leonardo ...
The one actor Johnny Depp called too big for cinema: “He just absolutely owned it”
Johnny Depp was one of Hollywood's biggest stars at his peak, but there's only one actor he believes transcended the silver ...