Kathy Bates almost rejected Matlock as “just a procedural,” then declined Waterboy script
The Oscar and Emmy winner admits she trashed Adam Sandler’s Waterboy script and nearly passed on Matlock.

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The Oscar and Emmy winner admits she trashed Adam Sandler’s Waterboy script and nearly passed on Matlock.
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