Ward said of Russo on Wednesday's episode of the 'Hollywood Gold' podcast Rene Russo had her hands tied on Major League — literally ... of protagonist Jake Taylor (Berenger, now 74).
Ward recalled an unusual issue Russo had during production of the movie. "The only problem ... of Tom Berenger's grizzled catcher Jake Taylor. Major League was her first big-screen performance ...
The first Major League became a surprise hit and served as a springboard for the careers of Charlie Sheen and Wesley Snipes. An enjoyable comedy which made enough box office to result in two sequels.