Casting What-Ifs
Kilmer; Newman; Costner; Harrelson; Dern
In the discussion (5)
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- Schumacher reportedly offered Jake to Kilmer during Batman Forever, but he declined; McConaughey’s lack of prior star baggage is considered an advantage.
- Newman reportedly declined Lucien because he found the message distasteful, a decision praised as good taste.
- Costner was considered for Jake but wanted complete control, which Grisham rejected.
- Harrelson wanted Jake but was reportedly vetoed by Grisham.
- Bruce Dern was reportedly the original judge choice before Patrick McGoohan.