Eric Braeden Initially Adamant on Not Being Involved in Titanic

Eric Braeden Initially Adamant on Not Being Involved in Titanic

Reddit Eric Braeden was initially far from overboard about doing Titanic. No Interest in Titanic Credit: Kevin Winter / Getty Images He insisted he “didn’t want to do” the 1997 romance-adventure flick from James Cameron, but his son, writer and director Christian Gudegast, 56, and his wife, Dale Russell, 84, told him he would be crazy not to work with the legendary filmmaker. However, Eric, 85, revealed he stubbornly replied that he “don’t give …

Titanic Star Didn’t Give ‘S—’ About James Cameron, Dubs Casting Director ‘B—‘

Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures Eric Braeden has made candid remarks about his early experience with Titanic, revealing that he was initially dismissive of the opportunity to work with James Cameron. The actor also recalled a negative encounter during the casting process, which further discouraged him. His recent comments offer a behind-the-scenes look at how he eventually came on board the film. Eric Braeden talks about his experience on James…

Titanic star initially rejected film, brushed off James Cameron

Eric Braeden never imagined he would be part of one of the biggest films ever made. When the script for Titanic first crossed his path, he wasn’t impressed. In fact, he didn’t even want to meet the director behind it. Speaking candidly on a recent podcast, the longtime Young and the Restless star admitted he brushed off the opportunity. At the time, he didn’t feel compelled by the project or its filmmaker. James Cameron’s name carried weight in …