The entertainment industry is one of the most dynamic and rewarding places to be for aspiring actors as the possibilities are endless for their talents to shine. And while many stars may have major blockbusters to boast of, stars like Charlie Sheen have a reputation for being one of the most famous identities on the TV side of things.
Therefore, some people might forget some of the prolific and even iconic roles he has played in many films over the years. But by far one of his most notable contributions was for a war drama that is still considered one of the most iconic films of the genre, and the only way he got to be in the film was all thanks to this Marvel star.
How Charlie Sheen Was Depended On Willem Dafoe To Play His Iconic Role In Platoon
Most popular for playing the role of Charlie Harper in the superhit TV series Two And A Half Men. American actor Charlie Sheen had built his reputation through this show for many years, which made many forget just how good he was on the big screen, which is evident from his roles in some of the most revered films in history, one which being none other than Oliver Stone’s 1986 war drama film Platoon. Interestingly, the reason he was a part of the film, to begin with, was because of Spider-Man: No Way Home star Willem Dafoe.
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In a past interview, the Wall Street star talked about his love for Oliver Stone’s directorial projects, and how getting a chance to be in one of them was a dream come true. He revealed that after the auditions were complete, the filmmaker said that he still had worked to do since he was very well-mannered, which would not be apt for the character. Along with that, he also disclosed that Dafoe would have to like him if he was to be selected, and spot on, the star liked Sheen when they eventually met in The Phillippines. Sheen also talked about the grueling shoot, saying:
“Oliver dumped us in the jungle and put us through a gruelling training course. It was insane. You had to be treated according to your rank. Willem and Tom Berenger, playing two sergeants, were in command and I was an FNG – a “fucking new guy”. It really felt as if I was expected to scrub latrines, which I actually ended up doing in the movie.”
Therefore, due to his talents, mixed in with some luck, the star was able to be part of such an important part of cinema history.
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What Was Platoon About?
Set in the hostile days of the Vietnam War, Platoon tells the story of a young soldier named Chris Taylor, who enlisted himself as a candidate for combat duty in Vietnam in 1967. When he is finally deployed on the field and meets with his platoon, he finds out about a disagreement that has spilt his team into two, where one commanding officer plans to raid the nearby village in the hunt for sheltered soldiers of the Viet Cong, while the other votes against it, pushing Taylor to pick his side.
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Platoon, streaming on Max.
Source: The Guardian
