Recasting Couch

Imagined replacement casting, distinct from historical casting possibilities.

382 discussions

July 26, 2019

David Caruso as Mr. Orange; James Gandolfini as Nice Guy Eddie or Joe Cabot; Dennis Farina as Joe Cabot; William Petersen as Mr. Blonde; Daniel Day-Lewis as Mr. Orange or Joe Cabot

January 22, 2019

June 21, 2018

Matt Damon, too smart; Brad Pitt, who has played the part in seven movies but may be too handsome; Ryan Reynolds, too handsome; a non-jacked Chris Pratt

February 27, 2018

Any actor at twenty-five invited as alternative brother; 1992 Brad Pitt possible, but Caleb manginess called essential.

February 27, 2018

Meryl Streep as the mother, countered by praise for Keener

February 27, 2018

Michael B. Jordan alternative considered worse because familiar-star baggage; unfamiliarity with Daniel helped actual casting.

August 7, 2017

Paul Newman, Al Pacino, Jack Nicholson, and Gene Hackman are considered as alternate Pete Bells.

August 7, 2017

Brad Pitt, Kevin Costner, Robert Downey Jr., and an uncertain Frazier reference are considered as alternate Jerry Maguires, with several reservations.

August 7, 2017