# Randy Quaid Criticizes Tom Cruise's 'Days of Thunder 2' Cast

Former cast member Randy Quaid demands Nicole Kidman's return for the sequel to Days of Thunder.

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Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway announced their return to the big screen for the sequel to the 1990 racing drama Days of Thunder. [^1]

Actor Randy Quaid criticized the casting of Jennifer Hatavey in the upcoming sequel to the 1990 film 'Days of Thunder', stating that original star Nicole Kidman is needed for the role. [^2]

Actor Randy Quaid criticized Anne Hathaway's casting in the sequel to the 1990 film Days of Thunder, calling her a 'horrible choice' for the project. [^3]

The upcoming 'Days of Thunder' sequel will star Tom Cruise reprising his role as Cole Trickle, with Anne Hathaway opposite him. [^4]

Anne Hathaway will portray the owner and engineer of the racing team, replacing the character previously played by Nicole Kidman. [^5]

The sequel, titled Days of Thunder 2, is scheduled to be released in cinemas on June 2, 2028. [^6]

Paramount Pictures officially announced the sequel to 'Days of Thunder' with a premiere scheduled for June 2028. [^7]

Randy Quaid claimed that Jennifer Hatavey is pregnant and suggested that Nicole Kidman would be the appropriate choice for the role of Dr. Claire Lewicki. [^8]

Randy Quaid stated on social media platform X that he is not personally offended by the casting change but views it as a business decision, noting that Jennifer Hatavey is not sexy. [^9]

Randy Quaid stated on X that Anne Hathaway is 'pregnant, not sexy', making controversial comments about her appearance. [^10]

Randy Quaid suggested that Nicole Kidman should return to the role in the Days of Thunder sequel instead of Anne Hathaway. [^11]

Anne Hathaway has been cast to join Tom Cruise in the second instalment of the 1990 iconic drama Days of Thunder. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway announced their return to the big screen for the sequel to the 1990 racing drama Days of Thunder. (Plus JEDEN DEŇ, News)
2. Actor Randy Quaid criticized the casting of Jennifer Hatavey in the upcoming sequel to the 1990 film 'Days of Thunder', stating that original star Nicole Kidman is needed for the role. (Blic.rs, News)
3. Actor Randy Quaid criticized Anne Hathaway's casting in the sequel to the 1990 film Days of Thunder, calling her a 'horrible choice' for the project. (Mid-day, News)
4. The upcoming 'Days of Thunder' sequel will star Tom Cruise reprising his role as Cole Trickle, with Anne Hathaway opposite him. (B.T., News)
5. Anne Hathaway will portray the owner and engineer of the racing team, replacing the character previously played by Nicole Kidman. (Plus JEDEN DEŇ, News)
6. The sequel, titled Days of Thunder 2, is scheduled to be released in cinemas on June 2, 2028. (Plus JEDEN DEŇ, News)
7. Paramount Pictures officially announced the sequel to 'Days of Thunder' with a premiere scheduled for June 2028. (Blic.rs, News)
8. Randy Quaid claimed that Jennifer Hatavey is pregnant and suggested that Nicole Kidman would be the appropriate choice for the role of Dr. Claire Lewicki. (Blic.rs, News)
9. Randy Quaid stated on social media platform X that he is not personally offended by the casting change but views it as a business decision, noting that Jennifer Hatavey is not sexy. (Blic.rs, News)
10. Randy Quaid stated on X that Anne Hathaway is 'pregnant, not sexy', making controversial comments about her appearance. (Mid-day, News)
11. Randy Quaid suggested that Nicole Kidman should return to the role in the Days of Thunder sequel instead of Anne Hathaway. (Mid-day, News)
12. Anne Hathaway has been cast to join Tom Cruise in the second instalment of the 1990 iconic drama Days of Thunder. (Mid-day, News)

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