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JamesG · 10-26-2016, 01:04 PM

Renée Zellweger Finally Acknowledges Her Role in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation!
by MrDisgusting
October 26, 2016

Time heals, they say, which is probably why Renée Zellweger is finally acknowledging the existence of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, the fourth film in the Texas Chainsaw franchise.

While co-star Matthew McConaughey has always been cool about his breakout role (even though his agent then purportedly put “pressure” on Columbia Pictures to not release the film theatrically), Zellweger has always remained mum about her run-in with Leatherface.

You see, the movie was made before Jerry Maguire, which would propel Zellweger into stardom. To her, The Next Generation was the part on her resume she wished she could erase.

Now, nearly 20 years later, Zellweger is finally opening up about her experiences on the set.

“Best workout ever.” That’s the first thought that came into Renée Zellweger’s mind when Yahoo! brought up the 1994 slasher flick Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation. “Live chainsaw — that’s some motivation to get running! Fast!”

“We all shared a tiny Winnebago that belonged to the producer of the film,” she recalled. “Makeup was in the front seat, and then there was a table in the middle for hair, and then there was a tiny little curtain back by the bathroom, that’s where you put your prom dress and flower on.”

Two years before her breakout in Jerry Maguire, it was also a major stepping-stone in Zellweger’s career. “I was so grateful, and I was so excited. I had done a little bit here, a little bit there, but nobody had ever trusted me with a role before to carry a film.”

Still, she’s not sure it was all done entirely by the books. “It was ridiculous. How we pulled that off, I have no idea. I’m sure none of it was legal… But what an experience. It was kamikaze filmmaking.”

http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3...xt-generation/

Torgo · 10-26-2016, 01:37 PM

The movie is wacko, but in a good way, I love the whole surreal-ness of it. And of course Matthew McConaughey's performance.

Good to see Renee finally embrace the chainsaw.

JamesG · 10-26-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

The movie is wacko, but in a good way, I love the whole surreal-ness of it. And of course Matthew McConaughey's performance.

Good to see Renee finally embrace the chainsaw.

There's a rumor about that McConaughey kept his robot leg.

Torgo · 10-26-2016, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

There's a rumor about that McConaughey kept his robot leg.

Hopefully he finally got one of the remote controls to work for it.

10-26-2016, 01:04 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	Renée Zellweger Finally Acknowledges her Role in "TCM: The Next Generation" *Renée Zellweger Finally Acknowledges Her Role in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation!* by MrDisgusting October 26, 2016 Time heals, they say, which is probably why Renée Zellweger is finally acknowledging the existence of Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation, the fourth film in the Texas Chainsaw franchise. While co-star Matthew McConaughey has always been cool about his breakout role (even though his agent then purportedly put “pressure” on Columbia Pictures to not release the film theatrically), Zellweger has always remained mum about her run-in with Leatherface. You see, the movie was made before Jerry Maguire, which would propel Zellweger into stardom. To her, The Next Generation was the part on her resume she wished she could erase. Now, nearly 20 years later, Zellweger is finally opening up about her experiences on the set. “Best workout ever.” That’s the first thought that came into Renée Zellweger’s mind when Yahoo! brought up the 1994 slasher flick Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation. “Live chainsaw — that’s some motivation to get running! Fast!” “We all shared a tiny Winnebago that belonged to the producer of the film,” she recalled. “Makeup was in the front seat, and then there was a table in the middle for hair, and then there was a tiny little curtain back by the bathroom, that’s where you put your prom dress and flower on.” Two years before her breakout in Jerry Maguire, it was also a major stepping-stone in Zellweger’s career. “I was so grateful, and I was so excited. I had done a little bit here, a little bit there, but nobody had ever trusted me with a role before to carry a film.” Still, she’s not sure it was all done entirely by the books. “It was ridiculous. How we pulled that off, I have no idea. I’m sure none of it was legal… But what an experience. It was kamikaze filmmaking.” http://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3...xt-generation/ Attached Images

10-26-2016, 01:37 PM	#2
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,037	The movie is wacko, but in a good way, I love the whole surreal-ness of it. And of course Matthew McConaughey's performance. Good to see Renee finally embrace the chainsaw.
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