Charlie Sheen Says Tom Cruise’s ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ Casting Was a ‘Betrayal’ by Oliver Stone, but ‘I’m Not Going to Talk S— About’ Cruise: ‘He Should’ve Won the Oscar’

Update: 2025-10-30

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Charlie Sheen opens up about being replaced by Tom Cruise in the lead role of Born on the Fourth of July, revealing the lack of communication and the betrayal he felt from director Oliver Stone. Despite the initial hurt, Sheen now appreciates Cruise's outstanding performance and the film's success, earning eight Academy Award nominations and a best director win for Stone.

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Charlie Sheen Says Tom Cruise’s ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ Casting Was a ‘Betrayal’ by Oliver Stone, but ‘I’m Not Going to Talk S— About’ Cruise: ‘He Should’ve Won the Oscar’

#box-pro-ellipsis-176193505305648{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}Charlie Sheen Says Tom Cruise’s ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ Casting Was a ‘Betrayal’ by Oliver Stone, but ‘I’m Not Going to Talk S— About’ Cruise: ‘He Should’ve Won the Oscar’

Charlie Sheen Says Tom Cruise’s ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ Casting Was a ‘Betrayal’ by Oliver Stone, but ‘I’m Not Going to Talk S— About’ Cruise: ‘He Should’ve Won the Oscar’

Charlie Sheen Says Tom Cruise’s ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ Casting Was a ‘Betrayal’ by Oliver Stone, but ‘I’m Not Going to Talk S— About’ Cruise: ‘He Should’ve Won the Oscar’