It’s all happening! Cameron Crowe’s Almost FamousIn 2000, the film was released in theaters and instantly became a cult-favorite.
William Miller is a teenager who experiences his coming-of-age story.Patrick Fugit) as he attempts to write his first piece for Rolling Stone during the ‘70s. While following rock band Stillwater — focusing mainly on lead guitarist Russell Hammond (Billy Crudup) — William finds himself.
He met rock greats and got away from his mother, who was overbearing.Frances McDormand) and falling in love with Band Aid leader Penny Lane (Kate HudsonWilliam gains his voice. He also loses his virginity due to two additional Band Aids. He also learns many life lessons from Lester Bangs (Philip Seymour Hoffman).
The film, which was music-driven, won an Oscar in 2001 for its screenplay and has been loved by fans for decades. It launched many stars’ careers, including Zooey Deschanel, Jimmy Fallon, Anna PaquinAnd Jason Lee.
Hudson’s portrayal of Penny Lane, however, is one of the most memorable performances. The Fabletics founder begged Crowe to let her read for the part, after being cast as William’s sister Anita, and convinced him she was Penny Lane.
“Here was somebody that just walks in the room and you’re like, ‘I love her!’ She was that character,” Crowe told James Andrew Miller on the “Origins: Almost Famous Turns Twenty” podcast from Cadence13 in July 2020.
After the Bride Wars actress became Penny Lane, Deschanel was then given the role of Anita — which set their careers on fire.
“It really ended up making so much sense because Kate was so brilliant in the Penny role — she was so perfect for that part,” Deschanel said during the podcast. “I look like Frances McDormand, I look like Patrick, we look like such a family that it really ended up being exactly the thing that was supposed to happen for Kate, and for me too. That just ended up being a total career-making part.”
Twenty years later, Crowe is proud about its success. “The movies that last are the ones that touch people, and that’s all they remember over time,” the producer said. “Ultimately, the life it’ll have won’t be part of a box-office report.”
Scroll down to see who the cast is Almost FamousSince 2000, it has been up to this point.
