Actor John Malkovich had a completely different vision for the 1999 comedy-fantasy film, as he wanted the film to be about action star Tom Cruise.
Being John Malkovich – Official Trailer
Hollywood star John Malkovich has given many acclaimed performances, each bringing something new to the screen, including playing a satirical version of himself in the 1999 fantasy comedy film Being John Malkovich.
The film follows a puppeteer who finds a secret door to the Hollywood star's mind, leading to a series of bizarre and comic events. It received positive praise along with three Oscar nominations. But Malkovich later revealed that he first suggested the film be about action star Tom Cruise.
Charlie Kaufman's script for Being John Malkovich received many rejections before the titular star was attached to the project. It was only after Kaufman sent the script to Francis Ford Coppola that Spike Jonze came on board as director.
