Fred Roos, acclaimed for his work on classics like The Godfather Part II and Apocalypse Now, has passed away at 89.
Known for his long-standing collaboration with director Francis Ford Coppola, Roos was instrumental in casting films like American Graffiti and discovering talents such as Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Carrie Fisher, and Richard Dreyfuss.
Beyond casting, Roos mentored young talents, including Sofia Coppola, and his recent project Megalopolis premiered at Cannes, underscoring his lasting impact on cinema.
He also famously urged George Lucas to cast Harrison Ford in Star Wars, a move that transformed Ford’s career.
Roos’s passing follows the recent death of Roger Corman, an independent filmmaking icon who launched the careers of stars like Robert De Niro and Ellen Burstyn.
Corman’s low-budget, innovative films defined a new era, earning him an honorary Oscar in 2009 and cementing his legacy as a pioneer.
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