Michael Douglas Was Third Choice For Gordon Gekko; How He Rode ‘Wall Street’s Slick Villain To Oscar Glory

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What happened

EXCLUSIVE: Editor’s note: Mike Fleming Jr. here.

For the better part of last year, my day began with a 6 a.m. call and an hour with Michael Douglas for his memoir One Helluva Ride.

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  • For the better part of last year, my day began with a 6 a.m. call and an hour with Michael Douglas for his memoir One Helluva Ride.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 UTC.

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