Some fans have hoped that the films success willgrant Garfield another opportunity to play Peterin the future.

It is now likely impossible, as Hackman has retired from acting following his appearance inWelcome to Mooseport.

Newman reprised his role as Eddie inthe brilliant legacy sequelThe Color of Money, which was directed byMartin Scorsese.

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Warner Brothers instead hiredJoel Schumacherto directBatman Forever, aiming for a lighter, more comedic tone.

Still, both movies are fun throwbacks to early 2000s entertainment.

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A merged version titledKill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affairhas even been selectively screened at festivals.

20th Century Studios then decided to instead move forward with differentAlienprojects, includingFede Alvarezs standalone horror filmAlien: Romulus.

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Gene Hackman as Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, aiming a handgun in The French Connection

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