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Romance decision; budget and gross; preparation; shared set; Oscars

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  • The claim that the studio prohibited an interracial romance is rejected: Roberts supported Washington’s casting and the romance, while he reportedly opposed it out of concern for his audience.
  • The stated budget is $45 million and gross $193 million.
  • The White House set was also used in Dave.
  • Grisham reportedly wrote Darby with Roberts in mind, though the convenient casting claim draws skepticism.
  • Roberts attended Tulane law classes and Washington visited the Washington Post to prepare.
  • After her own Best Actress win, Roberts presented Washington his Best Actor Oscar the following year.