Though they played legendary outlaws, Paul Newman admired Robert Redford, and off-screen, they had a brotherly bond

While Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were inseparable on screen, Paul Newman admitted he initially envied his younger co-star, Robert Redford. During filming, Newman, playing Robert LeRoy Parker (“Butch Cassidy”), confessed he wished he could have played Redford’s role as Harry Longabaugh (“Sundance Kid”).

Wild West Legends Come to Life
The 1969 Western showcased the duo’s remarkable acting skills. Their portrayals of notorious outlaws on the run captivated audiences. The film earned four Oscars and remains one of the greatest Westerns ever made. Four years later, Newman and Redford reunited in The Sting (1973), delivering another legendary performance.

On-Set Tensions
Newman, 44 at the time, admired Redford, who was 33 and rising fast after Inside Daisy Clover (1965). Despite their chemistry, Newman admitted in BBC Talking Pictures, “You can’t depend on Redford. You’re never sure he’s going to be there.” His daughter, Claire Newman Soderlund, explained the tension came from differing work styles: Newman was meticulous and punctual, while Redford was more of a free spirit.

Over time, the actors’ connection deepened. Redford reflected on their partnership, telling ABC News, “It was just that connection of playing those characters and the fun of it that really began the relationship… we discovered other similarities that just multiplied over time.”

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