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Corey Feldman Accuses Johnny Depp of Blocking His Role in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape'

Posted by Orin Gavino on 24/09/25

In a candid interview on the Magnificent Others podcast, Corey Feldman alleges that Johnny Depp sabotaged his chance to play Arnie in the 1993 drama "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." Feldman claims Depp labeled him a "junkie" and convinced producers to replace him with Leonardo DiCaprio. He also reveals other missed opportunities, including the role of Samwise Gamgee in the "Lord of the Rings" saga, underscoring a pattern of lost chances that still fuels his bitterness.