Frank Sinatra Laid the Foundations For Bruce Willis’ Most Famous Film Series With 1 Die Hard Prequel
Frank Sinatra has left an incredible mark on the world of entertainment through his action-packed movies, especially The Detective which captivated audiences with its thriller drama. The actor even laid the foundation for one of Bruce Willis’ Die Hard movies.
Frank Sinatra was cast as the leading role in The Detective which was adapted from Roderick Thorp’s novel of the same name. The movie earned Sinatra immense commendation and became one of his box-office hit projects. The late actor was then offered to play John McClane in Die Hard, but he refused to secure the role making way for Bruce Willis. The Detective movie’s story happened even before Willis was cast as the lead in Die Hard.
Frank Sinatra Paved The Way For Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis is highly commended for his role in Die Hard which was initially offered to Frank Sinatra who was one of the most influential figures in the industry at that time. The late actor starred in The Detective which is a novel’s adaptation and is considered a prequel to Willis’ Die Hard as the story that Sinatra’s movie portrayed had similarities with Die Hard.
The Take Me Out of The Ball Game star was initially offered to play the iconic action hero John McClane in Die Hard, but Sinatara being in his 70s couldn’t accept the role and was eventually helmed by Bruce Willis who generated buzz in the world of action movies through the iconic role of the police detective who finds himself surrounded with intense and dangerous situations while fighting against the terrorists.
Die Hard movie is also adapted from Roderick Thorp’s novel Nothing Lasts Forever. The franchise is considered one of the most successful franchises that introduced a strong character to the world and captivated audiences for years earning Bruce Willis a huge fanbase.
Bruce Willis’ Daughter Writes Heartfelt Message For The Actor
Bruce Willis has retired from the film industry due to frontotemporal dementia, a rare condition that usually shows up earlier than other forms of dementia. The actor’s family often shares updates regarding his health and a few days back his daughter Tallulah Belle Bruce Willis posted pictures with her father on her official Instagram account and wrote:
” damn, these photos are hitting tonight, You’re my whole damn heart and I’m so proud to be your Tallulah Belle Bruce Willis.”
The Fortress actor’s other daughter Rumer Glenn Willis also shared a picture of her childhood with Willis and wrote “Really missing papa today.”
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The actress and eldest daughter of Bruce Willis even shared a picture of her daughter with Willis on this year’s Father’s Day and wrote a heartfelt message for her father on her Instagram account after he was diagnosed with Aphasia.
Die Hard is available on Prime Video.
