Recasting Couch
The Russian gangster role, with an unnamed better actor
In the discussion (4)
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- The actor playing the Russian gangster did not work for one participant.
- Spike Lee could have called De Niro, Pacino, Kytel or Pesci, but that is walked back since the role is a Russian gangster.
- The Malcovich-in-Rounders path is fun but distracting, and the film wants focus on what it cares about, in keeping with its restraint.
- Even so, a better actor would have been the choice; no actor is named.