Why Michael Keaton Left Mystic River #MysticRiver

Michael Keaton was originally cast as a detective in Mystic River. He did script readings and researched the Massachusetts State Police, but creative differences with Clint Eastwood led to Keaton leaving the film. Kevin Bacon replaced him in the movie, which opened 23 years ago today. Do you think Michael Keaton would have been better in this role?

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