Al Pacino says he starred in 'Jack and Jill' because 'I ran out of money' – World of Reel

Al Pacino. Total legend. “The Godfather,” “Serpico,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Scarface,” “Heat,” “Carlito's Way,” and of course “Jack and Jill.”

Pacino played himself in “Jack and Jill,” a 2011 Adam Sandler comedy. Sandler catches Pacino's eye in the film – he's in love with her. Lust knows no bounds and Pacino becomes unhealthily obsessed and goes to great lengths to lure Jill into his web.

It's not like this was a cameo role either – Pacino played a significant role in the film and had a lot of screen time. It's one of the most baffling – and unintentionally hysterical – bits of casting of the 21st century.

Thirteen years later, Jack and Jill is still notable as the moment Pacino finally succumbed to humble filmmaking. People get involved in Sandler films for different reasons: many are friends of the actor, others just want the paycheck. For Pacino, it seems to have been the latter.

Speaking to the New York Times, Pacino admits that he only joined “Jack and Jill” because he was completely broke and was being punished by his “money manager,” who was found guilty of cheating on him and dozens of other celebrities. was deprived of his fortune.

“Jack and Jill.” I think that’s funny. It came at a time in my life when I needed it, because only after I found out I had no money left. My accountant was in jail and I needed something quick. So I took that.

Pacino is said to have lost millions in the Ponzi scheme and was so desperate that he had no choice but to star in Jack and Jill.

Pacino's attempted harassment of a much larger Adam Sandler in a wig and dress is something I can never erase from my memory. But Pacino never brought it up. Because he is an absolute legend, he gave the most committed performance I have ever seen in an Adam Sandler comedy. Inexplicably and undeservedly, he also ended up winning the Razzie for Worst Supporting Actor.