Mark Wahlberg Was Bashed For His Ridiculous Contract Clause Trying To Bank Of Anne Hathaway's Fame

Summary

• Mark Wahlberg insisted on a $900,000 "Anne Hathaway clause" in his contract for Silver Linings Playbook.
• Anne Hathaway left the project due to creative differences with the director, David O. Russell.
• Bradley Cooper considered working on the film a jackpot because he connected with the director and got to work behind the scenes in the editing room.

We've seen this time and time again in Hollywood, major stars attached to scripts, only for changes to take place. This situation in particular was certainly unique, as Mark Wahlberg was adamant about appearing in Silver Linings Playbook alongside Anne Hathaway. However, fans think the actor was a little over the top with a certain clause.

We'll reveal what that was, along with taking a closer look at why Anne Hathaway decided to walk away from the project.

In addition, we'll highlight Bradley Cooper's role in the film and how the process completely changed his career.

Mark Wahlberg Asked For A $900,000 Clause For Silver Linings Playbook In The Event Anne Hathaway Backed Out

Back in 2011, Silver Linings Playbook was a massive critical success, winning several awards. It was also a hit at the box office, bringing in $235 million off a $20 million budget. Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence were a major reason for the film's success. However, the cast almost looked completely different. Mark Wahlberg and Anne Hathaway were initially attached to the script. As it turns out, Wahlberg also had quite the clause in place to ensure his co-star wouldn't leave the project.

IMDb writes, "The main roles in the comedy-drama were first offered to Anne Hathaway and Mark Wahlberg, who were set to play Tiffany and Pat, respectively. But after Hathaway dropped out of the project, director David O. Russell cast Cooper instead of his good friend, Wahlberg, who reportedly wanted a special clause in the event that Hathaway backed out."

"Mark Wahlberg insisted on a $900,000 ‘Anne Hathaway clause’ for ‘Silver Linings Playbook."

It was an aggressive approach from Wahlberg and one that was very pricey as well. It didn't sit well with lots of fans, as expected. The now-disgraced Harvey Weinstein gave a little more detail about what went down behind the scenes, and why Anne Hathaway ultimately decided to exit the project.

Harvey Weinstein Revealed Anne Hathaway Left The Project For Creative Differences

Anne Hathaway ended up leaving Silver Linings Playbook due to "creative differences." A decade ago, Harvey Weinstein spoke out on what went down behind the scenes that saw Hathaway exit the project.

"It doesn't drive me insane because I've always believed if we can't get somebody established, we'll find somebody new," Weinstein said. "I'll give you an idea: Silver Linings Playbook was originally going to be with Anne Hathaway and Mark Wahlberg . . . and then Anne wasn't doing it. And she's marvelous, and wonderful and she was my choice, I love her."

"David and Anne had some creative differences," Weinstein confessed. "They didn't see eye-to-eye."

Despite Hathaway leaving the project, Lawrence proved to be the perfect fit.

Weinstein continues, "Then Jennifer Lawrence and two or three other actress came in, and the minute we saw Jennifer Lawrence's tape. Because I said, "How the hell are we gonna replace Annie?' And then this amazing creature walked in who is a brilliant actress, and so much fun, and she won an Oscar."

It all worked out in the end, and Bradley Cooper was also able to capitalize on the opportunity as well.

Bradley Cooper Claims "He Hit The Jackpot" With His Role In Silver Linings Playbook

The experience was a profound one for Bradley Cooper for a particular reason. Not only was the film a major success, but he also got to work behind the scenes alongside David O. Russell in the editing room. It was a unique experience for the actor, and one he'll never forget.

"I hit the jackpot with this movie, because David O. Russell and I from the get-go connected in a huge way. And it really felt like he made me his partner through the filming of the movie, and that led into the post-production," Cooper tells NPR.

It was a unique experience shooting the film for Cooper as well, especially given the type of genre he got involved with in the film.

"We never discussed the idea of whether it was going to be a comedic tone or a dramatic tone," says Cooper. "It was all about being a real tone. ... If you have two characters that have no filter and are going to have a discussion about the medicines that they take, chances are, comedy could, you know, be a byproduct. And that ... occurred when Tiffany Maxwell and Pat Solitano have that discussion around the dining room table about Klonopin and trazodone and all of the various drugs that they take."

It all worked out in the end, as Cooper was able to show his range as an actor, particularly in a dramatic role.