Why isn't Steven Seagal listed in the opening credits?
In Executive Decision, Steven Seagal is not listed in the opening credits. His character dies fairly early in the film. Seagal is a well-known actor and it seems odd that he wouldn't be included in the opening credits:
Steven Seagal isn't named in the opening credits.
Is there any explanation from filmmakers on why Steven Seagal was not listed in the opening credits?
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His role in the movie was extremely minor considering his fame as an actor. He was not involved in the planning of the insertion on the plane, and as already mentioned, he died saving the other character's lives by closing the hatch, knowing that if he didn't, everyone aboard both planes would likely perish.
Although having such a small role for a famous actor isn't common, they usually don't add an opening credit because they do not want fans of that actor to be disappointed by seeing such a small role in the movie, especially when it ends in that character's death early on.
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Steven is not listed because he joined the cast late. It was already in production and asked if he could do any part. The producers said sure. I think he took part of Franks part away from him. Steven did not want any credit. and I doubt if he even got paid for the short scenes he was in.
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