James Wood challenged by Rudy Giuliani film role

Figuring out Rudolph Giuliani was a challenge for James Woods. The actor, who portrays the former New York mayor in the cable TV movie, Rudy, says he had to pick and choose which of Giuliani’s traits he would take on

Figuring out Rudolph Giuliani was a challenge for James Woods. The actor, who portrays the former New York mayor in the cable TV movie, Rudy, says he had to pick and choose which of Giuliani’s traits he would take on for the role.

“With Rudy’s lisp, we decided that if we did (it) for two hours, it might be ‘Oh, it’s just like Rudy’ at first ... but, after a while, it’s not Rudy.” In the end, Woods plays Giuliani with a slight lisp.