"I argued my point that it was a family film": Actress Dee Wallace recalls conversation with Steven Spielberg over a film's plot

Dee Wallace revealed a scrapped subplot from 'E.T.' involving a romantic interest between her character, Mary, and the alien. Wallace recounted disagreeing with director Steven Spielberg over a scene's suggestive nature, advocating for the film's family-friendly essence. She collaborated with writer Melissa Mathison and producer Kathleen Kennedy to reach a compromise, ensuring the movie maintained its pure tone.

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