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February 23, 2026
Why Stanley Kubrick was fascinated by Rade Šerbedžija: It all started with a question about a famous chess player
Rade Šerbedžija once had the opportunity to act in Stanley Kubrick's film "Eyes Wide Shut", starring Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise.
TL;DR
- Rade Šerbedžija was cast in Stanley Kubrick's film "Eyes Wide Shut".
- He met Kubrick on set for the first time.
- Kubrick initiated their meeting by asking about the chess player Pirc.
- Šerbedžija's knowledge of "Pirc's defense" impressed Kubrick.
- Šerbedžija described Kubrick as strange, wonderful, a perfectionist, deep, serious, calm, and wise.
- Šerbedžija had a good relationship with co-stars Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise.
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