TMDb/Pretty in Pink Movie Andrew McCarthy almost quit Pretty in Pink after reading the script. Discover why he hated his original character and how the iconic film changed. April 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - When Andrew McCarthy signed on for Pretty in Pink, he hadn't even read the script. "I needed a job and I needed the $50,000 they were going to pay me," the actor shared in a recent interview. Only during his flight to Los Angeles did he finally open the screenplay, and what he discovered alarmed him.