April 17, 2025 10:44 pm

Corey Feldman: Johnny Depp Had Him Fired From 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape'
Corey Feldman: Johnny Depp Had Him Fired From 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape'

Corey Feldman: Johnny Depp Had Him Fired From ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’

Corey Feldman, the 1980s icon who starred in films like The Goonies and The Lost Boys, has made a very surprising revelation. At the end of the ’80s, Feldman’s career took a bit of a stumble, but in 1993, all that could have changed if it hadn’t been for another co-star’s request. The actor has revealed that he was supposed to have starred in the drama What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, but Johnny Depp refused to work with him. As a consequence, Feldman was replaced by newcomer Leonardo DiCaprio.

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​The ’80s icon was set to play Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, but per Johnny Depp’s request, he was removed from the project. Read More