Miramax never provided sketches to anyone.
Minnie did a brilliant job and he believes Ashley would have as well.
Also during that time, she was dating Quentin Tarantino, who was the foundation and backbone of Miramax.
Neither Ms. Judd nor Ms. Sorvino had roles in the film.
Mr. Weinstein continues to admire Mr. Jackson for his creative genius, but he firmly denies these accusations.
While Bob and Harvey Weinstein were executive producers of the film they had no input into the casting whatsoever.
Now, Jackson and producing partner and wife Fran Walsh are firing back.
Read their full statement below:
Aspects of Harveys denial are insincere.
He is basically saying that this blacklisting couldnt be true because New Line cast the movie.
Thats a deflection from the truth.
However, many conversations occurred internally regarding potential casting.
Amongst the many names raised, Fran and I expressed our enthusiasm for Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino.
In fact, we met with Ashley and discussed two possible roles with her.
Each role can have many actors names listed for future auditions and meetings.
It was all this bargaining, this coercive bargaining.
Mr. Weinstein has begun counseling, has listened to the community and is pursuing a better path.
Mr. Weinstein is hoping that, if he makes enough progress, he will be given a second chance.
A representative for Weinstein did not immediately reply to EWs request for comment regarding Jackson and Walshs statement.
With additional reporting by David Canfield
