‘Leftist, Woke, Horrible Choice’: Randy Quaid Fires Off Over ‘Days Of Thunder’ Casting Choice

August 31, 2026 11:53 AM ET Actor Randy Quaid unleashed on Anne Hathaway’s casting in “Days of Thunder 2” in a series of scathing X posts Aug. 29.Quaid, who played car owner Tim Daland in the original 1990 film, argued that the actress doesn’t fit the fanbase.“Anne Hathaway is a leftist, woke, horrible choice for DAYS

The original 'Thunder' co-star posted an offensive rant about 'The Odyssey' star being cast in the sequel: "If you haven’t noticed, she’s pregnant."

'Days Of Thunder' Star Says Anne Hathaway 'Isn't Sexy' And Is Too 'Woke' For Sequel  HuffPost

Anne Hathaway branded 'woke leftist' by Days of Thunder star Randy Quaid after actress is cast in upcoming sequel  GB News

"Anne isn't sexy," Quaid posted to social media, stating that she's "leftist" and also currently pregnant with her third child.

Randy Quaid Slams Casting Of ‘Woke’ Anne Hathaway In ‘Days Of Thunder 2’  Forbes

The star of the original took issue with the casting decision Tom Cruise made for the sequel.

More than 35 years later, Cole Trickle’s new leading lady has ruffled some feathers for a previous Days of Thunder co-star. After Anne Hathaway was announced to join Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Days of Thunder 2, Randy Quaid had some unsavory words for the Oscar-winning actress, who is currently pregnant with her third c

“Days of Thunder” star Randy Quaid sounded off on Anne Hathaway after it was revealed that she has joined Tom Cruise in the racing drama’s upcoming sequel. “We need Nicole [Kidman] back,” Quaid wrote on X Saturday. “Don’t be a pussy, [Tom Cruise]. You need the original girl. It’s not personal; it’s filmmaking. Anne isn