'Rules Don't Apply' trivia and fun facts
Alec Baldwin and Howard Hughes
Co-star Alec Baldwin also had a supporting role in the 2004 film 'The Aviator' (2004) about the early years of Howard Hughes.
Suggested actresses
Rooney Mara and Felicity Jones both turned down the role that went to Lily Collins.
Warren Beatty
Warren Beatty's first time in acting since the film 'Town & Country' and his first time at directing since 'Bulworth' (1998).
Alternative actor
Andrew Garfield was originally cast in a role but later dropped out, Justin Timberlake and Alden Ehrenreich were considered to replace him.
Alec Baldwin and Ed Harris
Alec Baldwin and Ed Harris (I)' previously appeared in 'Glengarry Glen Ross' (1992).
Warren Beatty and Annette Bening
This is the second time that Warren Beatty and his wife Annette Bening have appeared in a movie together. The first time was 'Love affair' (1994).
Oscar cast
The film cast includes one Oscar winner: Warren Beatty; and six Oscar nominees: Alec Baldwin, Amy Madigan, Ed Harris, Steve Coogan, Candice Bergen and Annette Bening.
Martin Sheen and Alec Baldwin
Martin Sheen and Alec Baldwin previously appeared in 'The Departed' (2006).
Amy Madigan and Ed Harris
One of eight films starring real-life couple Amy Madigan and Ed Harris (I)'. The other seven films are 'Places in the Heart' (1984), 'Alamo Bay' (1985), 'Riders of the Purple Sage' (1996), 'Pollock' (2000), 'Just a Dream' (2002), 'Winter Passing' (2005) and 'Gone Baby Gone' (2007).