Arrr! "The Outsiders" stars Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, and Ralph Macchio be seen in recently unearthed audition reels. Aye!
2024-03-01
Arrr, me hearties! The good ol' Francis Ford Coppola be showin' us some footage from the castin' of "The Outsiders"! Ye wouldn't believe yer eyes - Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe among the lads tryin' to snag a role. Shiver me timbers, what a sight to behold!
In the beloved film classic "The Outsiders," director Francis Ford Coppola recently shared new footage of auditions from over 40 years ago, featuring young stars like Tom Cruise and Rob Lowe. The unique casting process involved all the actors reading for different roles together on a soundstage, creating a positive and competitive dynamic among them.The video showcases auditions from Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Diane Lane, Cruise, Lowe, Patrick Swayze, Emilio Estevez, and Anthony Michael Hall. Ultimately, C. Thomas Howell was cast as Ponyboy in the film based on the novel by S.E. Hinton.Many of the actors who auditioned went on to have successful careers, as noted by Howell and Macchio in comments on Coppola's post. Lowe reflected on the experience, likening it to forming bonds in a fraternity and expressing disbelief that it has been 40 years since the film was made."The Outsiders" follows the story of two rival gangs in 1965 Oklahoma, the Greasers and the Socs. The film's iconic cast, including Macchio, Dillon, Cruise, Lowe, Swayze, and Howell, continues to be celebrated by fans for their memorable performances.