2024 Venice Film Festival: Gere discusses improvised "Pretty Woman" piano scene with Julia Roberts.

At the 2024 Venice Film Festival, Richard Gere reflected on his role in "Pretty Woman," discussing the iconic piano scene with Julia Roberts. Gere humorously noted his character was "criminally underwritten," and revealed the scene was improvised after a conversation with director Garry Marshall about his hotel habits. This moment, showcasing Gere's piano skills, has become a memorable highlight of the film.