Anne Hathaway’s casting as the leading lady in the second installment of “Days of Thunder” alongside Tom Cruise isn’t sitting well with everyone.
Randy Quaid, who was one of the original cast members of the 1990 sports movie, publicly opposed the idea due to his political affiliations.
However, fans don’t seem to have that opinion, praising Hathaway for staying extra busy and booked.
Shortly after Cruise made the announcement of Hathaway’s pick, Quaid took to X, formerly called Twitter, to call out his former co-star.
Quoting the post, he wrote, “We need Nicole back. Don’t be a p-ssy, @TomCruise. You need the original girl. It’s not personal; it’s filmmaking.”
Continuing his rant, Quaid claimed the “Princess Diaries” actress wasn’t “sexy,” pointing out that “she’s pregnant.” In the original sequel, Nicole Kidman, Cruise’s ex-wife, played his love interest, Dr. Claire Lewicki.
Defending his criticism, Quaid noted that Hathaway’s casting would alienate MAGA viewers because of the actress’ political preference.
‘It’s A Weird Thing’: Quaid Laments About Anne Hathaway
In a follow-up tweet, Quaid, who played the role of race team owner Tim Daland, attacked Hathaway’s reputation, writing:
“Anne Hathaway is a leftist, woke, horrible choice for DAYS OF THUNDER NASCAR audience who are MAGA. The sexy older chick for Tom in this film needs to be Nicole. That’s the casting that would sell the idea.”
Looking back on the original film, the Texas native noted that there was a rush to push out the first installment, causing editors to work overnight shifts. “This is a weird thing, like they want it to come out and tank,” Quaid theorized.
Concluding his post, “The Last Detail” actor declared that if he were in charge of production, Kidman would be the only choice. “We don’t need a new girl; we need a new race car,” he stated.
Tom Cruise’s Announcement Met With Praise About Anne Hathaway Saving Cinema
Quaid’s perspective seems to be the complete opposite of what fans said underneath Cruise’s announcement post.
As The Blast reported, the “Mission Impossible” actor posted an image of him and pregnant Hathaway posing against a car in matching outfits.
In the accompanying caption, Cruise confirmed the movie will be released in “Summer 2028,” suggesting Hathaway might not take much of a break after welcoming baby number three.
The news was met with mixed reactions from fans, with many questioning the actress’ busy schedule. “Anne is the enemy of unemployment, first lady of work,” one comment read, while another fan added, “Anne Hathaway single-handedly saving cinemas.”
True to fans’ remarks, the Oscar winner has had a super packed year with four movies to her name, including “The Odyssey,” “Mother Mary,” “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” and “The End of Oak Street.”
She also recently finished filming for “Alone at Dawn” with Adam Driver while being greenlit for the third sequel of “The Princess Diaries.”
Inside Anne Hathaway’s Third Pregnancy
The 43-year-old’s impressive work ethic has left fans blown away, especially since she is pregnant with her third child.
According to The Blast, Hathaway confirmed the news of her pregnancy on social media after her baby bump stole the spotlight during a romantic getaway with her husband Adam Shulman.
Dressed in an all-white ensemble comprising a float skirt and a crop top flaunting her burgeoning bump, the actress glowed and appeared excited to welcome new life. She is already a mother to two boys.
Elon Musk Rips Apart Anne Hathaway Over LGBTQ+ Speech
Hathaway’s rising popularity this year has continued to ruffle feathers, as was the case with Elon Musk last month.
The tech trillionaire, who has been publicly advocating against the movie adaptation of “The Odyssey,” slammed the actress over a resurfaced speech supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
Per The Blast, in a viral clip from the 2018 Human Rights Campaign National Dinner where Hathaway received an award, she slammed her privilege as white, cisgender, and straight, calling for true “equality.”
Musk wasn’t impressed by the speech and agreed with a critic who called Hathaway a “narcissist,” writing, “She’s just a marionette. Whoever wrote her speech is the real douchebag.”
