Recasting Couch
Aiello or Law & Order’s McCoy as coach; contemporary basketball and rap cast
In the discussion (10)
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- Danny Aiello is proposed as coach, but his stature may make the role unrealistic.
- The actor playing Jack McCoy in Law & Order is another coaching option.
- Tyler Herro is the contemporary Montrose choice.
- Anthony Edwards is the Kyle choice after Hustle; using actual hoopers is favored.
- P.J.Tucker is a Motaw option.
- Snowfall’s Damson is considered for Birdie, but a rapper may better honor Tupac’s legacy.
- YG is a Birdie possibility, subject to acting ability.
- The Game is suggested for Birdie but rejected as too old; his team name Birdie’s Revenge is mentioned.
- Drake is a fallback suggestion met with incredulity.
- 21 Savage is a more warmly received Birdie choice.