Olivia Thirlby still could not understand why she was replaced by Amber Heard in Seth Rogen’s Pineapple Express. The actress was originally cast for the role of Angie Anderson, and she had also done a couple of rehearsals with the cast members until she was kicked out of the project.

Credits: Olivia Thirlby in Oppenheimer / Universal Pictures

Heard’s involvement in the movie became a subject of controversy during her court trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. James Franco, whom the Pirates of the Caribbean star allegedly despises, was rumored to have had an affair with the actress.

Olivia Thirlby Was Devastated After Amber Heard Took Over Her Dream Movie Project

While chatting with New York Magazine, actress Olivia Thirlby aired her frustration over losing her role in Pineapple Express to Amber Heard. She admitted to being obsessed with the project because she has always wanted to work with Seth Rogen and Judd Apatow.