The Shootist Jack Pulford was shot in the back by Books, and Books, in turn, was shot by Gillom; Wayne maintained that over his entire film career, he had never shot an adversary in the back, and would not do so now. He also objected to his character being shot by Gillom, and suggested that the bartender do it, because "no one could ever take John Wayne in a fair fight". Wayne was also responsible for many casting decisions. Several friends and past co-stars, including Bacall, Stewart, Boone, and Carradine, were cast at his request. Stewart had not worked in films for
Lil Wayne the Top Ten List on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman". On April 24, 2009, he appeared on "The View", discussing his GED and addictions. In September 2009, Wayne was profiled in an episode of VH1's "Behind the Music" and was a presenter of the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. In film, Wayne produced and composed music for and starred in the direct-to-video film "Hurricane Season". A documentary of Lil Wayne titled "The Carter" was released at the Sundance Film Festival. On December 23, 2009, Wayne released a collaboration album with Young Money, "We Are Young Money", with its lead single