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As an iconic film director, Pedro Almodóvar has carved out a niche for himself with female-centric dramedies, so it makes sense that there was a time when he was hounded with offers from Hollywood to tackle movies of a similar strain, perhaps most notably (and surprisingly), Sister Act.

It may be difficult to imagine Almodóvar being behind the 1992 nun comedy that went on to star Whoopi Goldberg, but just imagine what could have been: Penelope Cruz alongside Goldberg or themes of sexuality and religion explored simultaneously. After all, he did direct a nun comedy before, aptly titled Dark Habits.

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In an interview with The New Yorker, the director revealed why he ultimately turned down Sister Act after he filmed the highly acclaimed Women on the Verge: “Maybe it’s because I didn’t trust my English. Or maybe it’s because, even though they always tell me I’ll have artistic liberty — final cut — there is always a moment when I don’t believe it.”