The Patriot

Mel Gibson’s 2000 historical epic originally offered the villain role to Jude Law.

Many of the best parts I’ve ever played, I was not the first choice for it.

It was on offer to Jude Law, and Jude hadn’t given them an answer yet."

The Patriot (2000) Movie Poster

That’s how I got the film part inThe Patriot.

Isaacs is currently appearing as Timothy Ratfliffe as part of thecast ofThe White Lotusseason 3.

In the late ’90s, Law was in a similar place in his career.

Mel Gibson looking stern as Benjamin in The Patriot

Law’s big break with American audiences wouldn’t come until 2001 withEnemy at the Gates.

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