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Images Featured Amid the ongoing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation case, some have been shocked by the revelation Amber Heard was in late 2000s film Pineapple Express – and are pondering how old she
was... If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com Top NewsAmber Heard had a role in Pineapple Express, but she wasn’t the first choice for the part. Decision-makers canceled on
another actor to recast the role, giving it to Heard after some behind-the-scenes conversations. Here’s a look at how Heard came to replace the original actor for the comedy Pineapple Express. Amber Heard played Angie Anderson in ‘Pineapple Express’Pineapple Express follows a stoner named Dale Denton (Seth Rogen) after he witnesses a murder. However, his panic only intensifies as a result of his extreme high from a specific strain of marijuana. He discovers that the killers could trace the marijuana back to him, so he joins his dealer, Saul (James Franco), to figure a way out of the situation. However, a dangerous drug lord (Gary Cole) and a crooked cop (Rosie Perez) are on their tail. Heard joined the cast of Pineapple Express as Angie Anderson. She’s Dale’s girlfriend, though others question what they see in one another. They originally met at Saul’s house when she was purchasing from him for her boyfriend at the time. She’s a high schooler, making her relationship with Dale extra strange. Seth Rogen opened up about why ‘Pineapple Express’ actor Amber Heard replaced Olivia ThirlbyRELATED: Amber Heard Interview Resurfaces That Johnny Depp Fans Say Reveals Why He Needed to Teach Her ‘Stillness’ New York Magazine interviewed actor Olivia Thirlby, who was originally cast as Angie. However, Heard ultimately replaced her in Pineapple Express as Dale’s girlfriend. She said in the interview she wasn’t so sure she would go see the movie after getting recast. “I got cast as Seth [Rogen]’s girlfriend,” Thirlby said. “And I’d been rehearsing with them for a little while and they called me up and were like, ‘Actually, we’re going to recast your role.’ So I’m minorly, minorly ticked off. I still have no idea why, and I’m not sure anybody knew why. It’s just a decision that came down from on high.” However, Rogen was apparently one of the major decision-makers in casting Heard for Pineapple Express. OK! Magazine interviewed him to talk about the popular comedy project. He explained his thought process behind the decision, but he still wanted to work with Thrilby on another movie in the future. “We weren’t clear on what the character should have been at the time when we cast it,” Rogen said. “We realized we hadn’t thought it through well enough and if we went a different direction, it could’ve been a stronger comedic choice, but she’s great. I’d love to work with her again. She’s awesome.” Olivia Thirlby revealed her feelings about the recasting decisionMetro chatted with Thirlby, who further talked about her experience with Heard getting the Pineapple Express role that originally went to her. “I was really disappointed because I love Judd Apatow and I love Seth Rogen and I’m a huge fan of their comedy,” Thirlby said. “I was super-pumped to be a part of one [of Rogen and Apatow’s projects]. It was disappointing, but I guess I learned a part of the business.” Thirlby concluded: “Sometimes with casting it’s completely out of your control. You’ve got to not take things too personally.” The actor continues to have an impressive filmography of recognizable titles, including Juno, Dredd, and No Strings Attached. Additionally, she will star in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Oppenheimer. RELATED: ‘Zombieland’ Fans Slam Amber Heard for Allegedly Thinking She Was ‘Too Pretty’ for a Zombie Movie How old are they in Pineapple Express?Plot. Dale Denton is a 23 year old process server who witnesses a dangerous drug lord, Ted Jones and corrupt cop, Officer Carol commit a murder.
When was Amber Heard in Pineapple Express?Pineapple Express (2008) - Amber Heard as Angie Anderson - IMDb.
Why was Amber Heard cast in Pineapple Express?Heard's consistent work in television and Hollywood undoubtedly lead to her being noticed by the casting directors of Pineapple Express, who opted to cast her in the role of Angie Anderson when Amber Heard was 22 years old. However, the only issue was that the role of Angie Anderson was already given to Olivia Thirlby.
How long did Johnny and Amber date?After two years of dating, the couple got engaged in 2014 and said “I do” on Depp's private island in 2015. However, their marriage may have been doomed from the start, with Depp allegedly joking, “Now I can punch her” to his best man as they walked from the ceremony to the reception on his wedding day.
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