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'No Scene, No Scene': Lara Flynn Boyle Reveals Dead Poets Society Left Her 'Crushed' After Film's Final Cut
Lara Flynn Boyle recently revealed that she was left 'crushed' after her scene was cut from classic 1989 movie Dead Poets Society.
Lara Flynn Boyle recently reveled a very personal story about her early days in Hollywood. Boyle, 54, talked about a painful memory when she found out that her part in the 1989 movie Dead Poets Society had been completely cut from the film.
Boyle's Hollywood dreams: From high hopes to disappointment
Boyle stated in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE magazine that she was hoping Dead Poets Society would be her big Hollywood break. She recalled with fondness her month-long on-location filming in Delaware, where she worked with the late Robin Williams and other accomplished performers. Boyle described the experience as fantastic, highlighting the camaraderie and creative energy on set.
Boyle's excitement, however, quickly gave way to disappointment when she and her mother, Sally, saw the film. She was excited to see her scenes, but when she got there, she couldn't find them.
“I wasn’t in the movie. I'm watching Dead Poets Society with my mom, and I kept [going], ‘Here comes my scene, here comes my scene.’ No scene, no scene,” Boyle recalled the moment she felt crushed by the realization that her part had been edited out without her knowledge.
Boyle shared with a hint of lingering hurt in her voice that no one informed her when her scene was cut. This omission left her deeply saddened, describing it as “the last time that Hollywood hurt my feelings.”
Boyle has faced similar disappointments before in her early career. She also talked about another time she was cut from the famous 1986 comedy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Her scenes in the high school locker room with Jennifer Grey didn’t end up in the final movie.
Despite facing challenges, Boyle showed she could bounce back by finding success in TV and movies. After feeling let down by Dead Poets Society, she landed a memorable role in Twin Peaks and starred in popular films like Wayne’s World, Threesome, and Men In Black II. Her talent got her an Emmy nomination for playing Helen Gamble in The Practice on ABC.
Boyle has had ups and downs in Hollywood, but she's thankful for the chances she's had despite early setbacks. In her new film, Mother, Couch, directed by Niclas Larsson, Boyle stars with Ellen Burstyn, Ewan McGregor, and Rhys Ifans in a dark comedy about family and stubbornness.
Lara Flynn Boyle wants her journey to inspire others
Her latest series, Mother, Couch, promises to highlight Boyle's strong acting skills and her talent for portraying deep characters, demonstrating her lasting success in the entertainment industry.
As Boyle talks about her past, she wants her story to inspire others going through similar career struggles. She believes it's important to stay strong and determined in pursuing your dreams, no matter what challenges you face along the journey.
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