Denzel Washington Will Forever Regret It: Brad Pitt’s Greatest Thriller Returns to IMAX After 30 Years of Terrorizing Us

SUMMARY

• One of Brad Pitt's most iconic films to date has to be David Fincher's Se7en.
• The film will be coming back in theaters to celebrate its 30th birthday.
• This will serve as a reminder of Denzel Washington's biggest regret of letting this film go.

Brad Pitt has starred in many iconic movies over the years. Be it a serious project like Inglourious Basterds or a fun film like Ocean’s Eleven, he seems to have at least one iconic work in every genre. However, one film has gotten him more attention and acclaim than most.

A still from Se7en. Credits | Warner Bros. Entertainment

In 1995, Pitt starred in David Fincher’s Se7en, a film that would go on to become a classic in the actor’s filmography. Not only was it is a very successful film, but it also managed to impress critics to the point that it stands as one of the most iconic works in Fincher’s impressive legacy and even managed to score an Oscar nomination.

Considering the influence and relevance of the film, it is not surprising that it recently being re-released. However, coming back into the theaters could be yet another reminder of a bad decision that Denzel Washington took 30 years ago.

Brad Pitt’s cult classic film is making its way back into theaters

Kevin Spacey in Se7en | Credit: Warner Bros.

Brad Pitt’s Se7en is certainly a masterpiece. The film has an excellent premise, being inspired by Greek mythology, Pandora’s box, and the seven deadly sins. Rather than going for a grand approach with this concept, the film follows a killer who takes inspiration from these myths and decides to base his murders on them.

The film did excellently well among audiences, making over $300 million on a budget of $30 million, according to The Numbers. It also became one of Pitt’s best thriller films and left an impressive cultural impact, with several projects drawing inspiration from the classic.

A still of Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman in Se7en | Credit: Warner Bros.

Considering the impact that David Fincher’s movie had, many would be surprised to know that it has never been re-released in the three decades that it has been out. That was, until now. It was recently reported by Discussing Film on X that the film will be re-released in IMAX theaters to celebrate its 30th birthday.

Denzel Washington went on to regret a very bad decision about Se7en

Considering all of the success that Se7en saw, many would be surprised to find out that Hollywood legend Denzel Washington was supposed to star in the film. During an interview with Jamie Foxx for Grey Goose Vodka, the actor was asked about a role that he declined and went on to regret.

Denzel Washington in a still from The Equalizer | Credits: Columbia Pictures

The actor was quite to reveal that he was offered the role of Detective Mills before it went to Brad Pitt. However, Washington ended up rejecting the film for a very surprising reason. He confessed that he thought the film had satanic or demonic themes, which is why he steered clear of it.

Interestingly enough, Washington watched the film when it came out, and his reaction to the final product was quite hilarious. The actor stated that he realised that he had made a mistake by letting go of the part and has gone on to regret it since then.

Se7en is available for streaming on Max.

Written by Ananya Godboley

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A poet and art enthusiast, Ananya Godboley is a striving academic who is pursuing a career in Criminal Psychology, currently doing an undergrad degree in Psychology. Passionate about History, Philosophy and Literature, she loves to learn about new and interesting subjects. A writer for FandomWire with over 1700 published articles, she adores all things superhero and Taylor Swift.