Burt Reynolds turned down Tom Cruiseās best movie over bruised ego.
Paul Thomas Andersonās Boogie Nights earned Burt Reynolds his lone Academy Award nod. However, despite the movieās critical success, which launched PTA and Mark Wahlberg into new heights, Reynolds didnāt harbor many fond memories from his time on the comedy-drama, whether it was the subject matter or his experience working with PTA.
As a result, when he was offered to lead one of PTAās best movies to date, Tom Cruiseās Magnolia, the City Heat star, without any hesitation, turned down the offer.
Tensions were palpable between Burt Reynolds and PTA during Boogie Nights.
