Casting What-Ifs
Will Smith initially resisted the role until Ali personally asked; Denzel Washington is considered and rejected as too small for the heavyweight physicality.
In the discussion (2)
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- Smith’s initial refusal and Ali’s personal appeal are discussed.
- Denzel Washington is considered but rejected, while Smith’s height is cited as a fit. — Bill Simmons