John Cusack sets the record straight on whether he was once considered for ‘The Breakfast Club’ role

John Cusack recently clarified rumors on Josh Horowitz's podcast about being considered for the role of John Bender in "The Breakfast Club," stating there was only one instance where he might have been up for it but ultimately wasn't cast. Judd Nelson played Bender alongside other stars like Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall in the 1985 film. Cusack, who appeared in another John Hughes movie, "Sixteen Candles," as Bryce, emphasized that his grounded upbringing helped him avoid becoming overly self-involved despite early fame. He praised working with producers focused on making great films rather than just lucrative ones, citing a producer from "Say Anything" in 1989 who had worked on notable movies like "Paper Moon" and "The Last Picture Show." Cusack lamented the current state of American cinema, feeling it has become "flat," though he acknowledged that globally, there are still some "awesome" films being made.