'Knew I would do All The Money In The World even though I hated the script'

Christopher Plummer was all set to go to Florida on a vacation when he was approached by director Ridley Scott to replace Kevin Spacey in All The Money In The World. In a recent interview with Hollywood reporter, he confesses about how deep down he knew he would do the film.

Christopher Plummer

"I've always been a fan of Ridley and wanted to work with him. I thought, "My God, here's an incredible chance." We talked for a few minutes. He obviously has an extraordinary sense of humour, and that endeared him to me immediately. I told him, "Listen, I have to go home and read the script," which I did. I kind of knew I was going to do it even if I hated the script. I had a feeling. It was almost insane, so I thought. "Great, let's try it!"

Then I forgot about Florida and lying out in the sun and all that." Plummer says They reshot all his scenes in 9 days. Not just that, Plummer even declined to see the footage with Spacey in the role. "It doesn't do an actor any good to watch someone else. When you take over a part in the theater, it's better that you don't go and see it first so you're not influenced in any way, the role comes from you. I saw some of the kidnapping stuff, which I thought was very well done, but that's all I saw. Bits and pieces that didn't involve J. Paul Getty at all. I hadn't seen the trailer [with Spacey] either." Plummer commented.

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