Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck reflect on Ferris Bueller iconic roles forty
Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck discussed their roles in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" at 40 years after its release. Broderick said director John Hughes wanted Ferris charming rather than annoying, while Ruck noted casting directors initially rejected him for being 28. Both actors credited their pre-existing friendship from the play "Biloxi Blues" for their on-screen chemistry.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 12:58 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 13:20 UTC
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