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Steve Carell Hated "Crazy, Stupid, Love" Title Initially
8 Mar
Summary
- Steve Carell initially disliked the title Crazy, Stupid, Love.
- He felt title suggestions did not capture the film's theme.
- Warner Bros. ultimately chose the title before release.
Steve Carell confessed that he initially harbored reservations about the title of the 2011 romantic comedy, Crazy, Stupid, Love. The film, a hit that also featured Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone, presented a unique challenge in its naming process.
Carell shared that the script, originally titled "Untitled Dan Fogelman Project," lacked a definitive title from its writer. Numerous suggestions were made by those involved, but none resonated as capturing the film's core themes. This led to the studio, Warner Bros., intervening.
Ultimately, Warner Bros. made the decision to name the movie Crazy, Stupid, Love prior to its theatrical debut. Carell recalled his reaction to the finalized title as a simple, unenthusiastic, "Alright," though he now appreciates it.
