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12. Roman Polanski Received Advice From Otto Preminger

While filming, Polanski fell 10 days behind schedule, and Castle called Evans to recommend replacing the director. Castle flew to New York to tell Polanski in-person to pick up the pace or he would be fired. Days later, Polanski bumped into Preminger, who noticed that Roman was visibly concerned and stressed. Preminger inquired why Polanski was so upset, and he shared with Otto his exchange with the studio head. “What about the rushes? Do they like them,” Preminger asked. “They’re delighted with them,” Polanski shared. Preminger then told Polanski, “So what do you care then? They never fired anyone because of schedule, but if they don’t like the rushes, you’d be out very soon.” Roman’s confidence was restored and he returned to work with new vigor.