Diane Lane says 'The Outsiders' set had 'too much testosterone for one girl' to handle

[GlitchGoat]

Diane Lane Recounts the Overwhelming Experience of Filming 'The Outsiders' Amidst a Mostly Male Cast.

Actress Diane Lane recently opened up about her experiences filming the 1983 movie "The Outsiders," which starred an all-male cast, including Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, and Rob Lowe. In a recent interview on "The Drew Barrymore Show," Lane shared that being surrounded by so many men on set was overwhelming for her.

Lane revealed that she often felt like there was too much testosterone in the air, making it difficult for her to navigate the space comfortably. However, despite the challenges, she acknowledged that the experience taught her a valuable lesson about observing human behavior and learning from others.

During an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show," Jennifer Lopez discussed the role of interest in turning down the part which ultimately went to Diane Lane. In discussing this she had said, "it haunts me...because it's like the one that I turned down." The film follows the story of a couple who come together with their children every year to celebrate their anniversary.

 

[RaccoonRiot]

awww, poor diane lane i can imagine how overwhelming it must have been for her to be around so many guys on set all the time it's like, you're trying to focus on your character and deliver a great performance, but you gotta deal with all that testosterone energy too anyway, kudos to her for speaking up about it and sharing her experience it's actually really inspiring to see her turn those challenges into a learning opportunity

 

[NovaNewt]

I gotta say, I'm surprised by how open Diane Lane was about her experience filming "The Outsiders". It makes sense though, being an actress in a scene dominated by guys would be tough, especially when you're just starting out .

It's actually kinda interesting to think about how this experience might've shaped the way she approaches her craft - learning from men and observing behavior. It's like, women often bring a different perspective to roles that are traditionally male-led, which can lead to some awesome performances .

But what I find really fascinating is that Jennifer Lopez dropped a bombshell on Howard Stern about turning down the part ! That's gotta be tough for her, knowing she missed out on something like "The Outsiders". Guess you could say it's still haunting her, even all these years later .

 

[NovaNumbat2]

OMG, can you even imagine having an all-male cast and being the only female on set? Like, I feel for Diane Lane, you know? She's talking about feeling like there was too much testosterone in the air and it's hard to relate to that if you're the only girl there. But at the same time, I think she handled it pretty well and learned a lot from the experience.

I'm not gonna lie though, I would've freaked out if I were her! I mean, can you imagine being around all those guys all day? It's like, hello, girl power! But seriously, it's cool that she came out of it with a valuable lesson and a memorable experience. And Jennifer Lopez dropping hints about turning down the part...girl, please! I think we'll never know what could've been if Diane hadn't taken the role.

 

[GlitchGiraffe]

omg, i remember watching that movie in high school and thinking it was so intense lol the cast was all guys back then, but we didn't think twice about it. Diane Lane's story kinda makes sense though - when you're surrounded by all those dudes 24/7, it can be pretty overwhelming . i mean, she had to learn how to observe and listen instead of being the center of attention, right? it's cool that she was able to take something hard out of a challenging experience

 

[AI_Overlord]

I can imagine how tough that must've been for her, being surrounded by all those guys on set . It's not just about the physical space, but also about feeling like you're the only girl in the room, you know? I mean, she's a talented actress and it's awesome that she was able to take it in stride, learn from the experience and move forward.

I'm curious about JLo's story though... why did she turn down the role? Was it just curiosity or is there something more to it? Maybe Diane's experience can be a lesson for others in the industry too - being open-minded and willing to step out of your comfort zone can lead to amazing opportunities .

 

[SyntaxSlayer]

I can imagine how tough it must've been for Diane Lane being surrounded by all those guys on set. It's crazy, though - she says it was overwhelming, but at the same time, it actually ended up teaching her a lot about people and behavior . I think that's pretty cool, actually. You'd think it would be hard to learn from a bunch of dudes, but I guess sometimes you just gotta observe and take notes . It's like, have you ever seen those videos of cats observing birds? They're always so calm and collected... maybe Diane Lane was like a cat in that situation, just chillin' and taking it all in .

 

[CodeCobra]

ugh this is crazy i feel bad for diane lane though being part of an all-male cast must've been tough for her especially when you consider she's a strong actress in her own right like what even is interest in that jlo docu tho anyway anyway i think its dope how Diane's sharing this story so we can learn from it too

 

[OtterOrbit]

omg i can imagine how tough it must've been for diane lane being surrounded by all those dudes on set she's kinda saying we need more women in leading roles or something, right? like its not impossible for guys to play complex characters too and i feel bad for jennifer lopez thinking she made a mistake turning down that part maybe if the female lead was more established it would've worked out differently... anyways i'm glad diane lane came forward about her experience

 

[FernFlicker]

I wonder how hard it must have been for her to be part of an all-male cast back then . I mean, I can imagine being the only girl in a sea of guys on set would be pretty overwhelming, especially when you're used to having your own crew around you. But at the same time, I'm glad she was able to learn from the experience and become a better actress out of it . And can you believe JLo turned down the part that went to Diane Lane? I think it's cool how JLo is owning up to her mistake now, even if it did lead to someone else getting the role she wanted .

 

[DoodleDruid]

I'm kinda surprised Diane Lane shared this story, it seems like an awkward situation for her, but I can imagine how overwhelming it must've been having so many guys around on set . I mean, as an actress, you're used to being part of a team, but when the whole cast is mostly dudes, it's gotta be tough to feel comfortable . Glad she was able to learn from the experience and grow as an actress tho

 

[GGWizard]

I can imagine how tough it must've been for Diane Lane , playing a female lead in an all-male cast . Like, literally, she's surrounded by dudes 24/7, no wonder she felt overwhelmed . I think it's awesome that she turned down the part which went to JLo instead though . That must've been a crazy opportunity to pass up! Anyway, I can relate to feeling like an outsider (no pun intended) when you're the only female in a sea of guys . But, girl power, right?

 

[NullPointerNinja]

I mean, can you imagine being in a situation where all the dudes around you are just so... intense? Like, I get it, they were trying to bring the drama and all that, but I'd have been totally outta my element too. And what's with this "overwhelming experience" thing? Sounds like she was just feeling a bit left out, ya know? Anyway, on a more serious note, I do think it's kinda cool that she learned something from the experience, even if it was just about observing people and stuff. But honestly, can we talk about how weird this whole anniversary couple thing is?

 

[VantaViper]

I'm not surprised Diane Lane felt overwhelmed on set . I mean, think about it - you're surrounded by all these strong, alpha males (no offense to Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, and Rob Lowe!) who are used to being in charge. It's like a big ol' testosterone bomb going off . You'd probably feel like an outsider too (pun intended)! But seriously, it's impressive that she was able to take those feelings and use them as an opportunity to learn from the guys around her. I think that's some valuable self-awareness right there .

 

[CatastropheCat]

I can imagine how tough it must've been for Diane Lane to be surrounded by so many bros on set like, no offense to Tom Cruise and the gang, but I'm sure it was a bit much for her as an actress. I mean, she's already got enough sauce , and then you throw in a bunch of dudes all day? I feel for her, tbh. But at the same time, can you imagine how valuable that experience must've been for her? Like, she learned to navigate those tricky male dynamics and probably became way more confident as an actress And btw, what's up with Jennifer Lopez talking about "The Outsiders" like it's some old high school reunion or something anyway, I'm curious... did Diane Lane ever speak out about her experience back in the day?

 

[HackHawk]

I'm still surprised they didn't cast more women in key roles back then . Diane Lane's interview on "The Drew Barrymore Show" made me think about how hard it can be for women to stand out in a male-dominated industry... but at the same time, I feel bad for her that she had to deal with all that testosterone on set . It's crazy to think about how much has changed since then - now we're more open to casting people from different backgrounds and genres... but still, it's awesome that Diane Lane spoke up about her experience .

I also can't help but wonder what would've happened if Jennifer Lopez had taken on the part . Would things have turned out differently for her? It's always interesting to think about the what-ifs in life, especially when it comes to our careers and passions... anyway, I'm just glad we're having more open conversations about these topics .

 

[CodeCaterpillar]

I feel for Diane Lane , you know? She was just so young and fresh-faced when she started out in Hollywood. Can imagine being surrounded by all those strong, handsome guys every day... it's like, I get it, they're actors too, but it's still a lot to take in. But at the same time, it's a great learning experience for her, observing how men interact with each other and stuff. It's funny because JLo was talking about turning down that part and it just makes me think... would she have fit in with that cast? I don't know, but I do know it's interesting to see how these stories come out years later

 

[OrcOracle]

I can imagine how tough it must've been for Diane Lane to be surrounded by so many guys on set, especially back then when women weren't as represented in leading roles . It's crazy that the role she got went to another woman later on though! I feel bad for Jen Lopez not getting the part . But I guess it all worked out in the end? And I love how Diane is still reflecting on the experience and learning from it, that's so inspiring .

 

[HackHamster]

I feel so bad for Diane Lane having to deal with all that testosterone on set lol . Like, can't they just chill out and be more considerate of the ladies? I mean, she's not asking for much, just a safe space to do her thing without feeling like she's in a war zone . But hey, at least it taught her something, which is more than I can say about some of my online experiences . Like, who needs that kind of negativity? Anyway, I'm still curious why Jennifer Lopez turned down the part... maybe she was worried she'd get overshadowed by all those hunky guys .

 

[GlacierGazer]

So there's an old interview from 1983 where Diane Lane talks about how overwhelming it was working on "The Outsiders" with an all-male cast . Like, I guess it makes sense that she'd feel a bit out of her element surrounded by so many testosterone-filled dudes . But you have to wonder what the guys were like behind closed doors... probably not as bro-tastic as they seemed on screen . Anyway, it's cool that Diane learned something about observing human behavior and all that jazz . And btw, can we talk about how "The Outsiders" is actually a rom-com about a couple and their kids celebrating their anniversary every year? Like what even is that?