Randy Quaid, who starred in the 1990 film “Days of Thunder,” criticizes Anne Hathaway’s casting in the upcoming sequel with remarks posted online. Multiple outlets report that Quaid describes Hathaway as “woke” and calls her a “horrible choice,” while arguing that the sequel should instead bring back Nicole Kidman.
Quaid’s comments are linked to Hathaway joining Tom Cruise in “Days of Thunder 2,” a long-awaited follow-up from Paramount. Deadline adds context that Hathaway is currently pregnant with her third child and says Quaid specifically referenced her pregnancy in his remarks. Other coverage emphasizes the broader tone of Quaid’s diatribe—centered on creative preferences and what he portrays as concerns about the casting—without presenting evidence about behind-the-scenes decisions. The reporting largely focuses on the fact that Quaid’s public statements followed the casting announcement, and it frames the controversy as a reaction to casting rather than any official response from the production or the actors involved.
