Why Jake Picking Was the Perfect Actor to Play Rock Hudson
8 Reasons Only Jake Picking Could Play Rock Hudson on Hollywood
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When someone says that somebody is their hero, there's already a strong connection there. For Picking, as he told Forbes, Hudson was someone that "didn't care about other people's opinions" and was persistent and progressive. Picking's admiration for Hudson is evident in his portrayal and is one of the many reasons (beyond just looks) that he was the perfect pick.