Casting What-Ifs
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- Matt Dillon reportedly wanted the part but was judged too famous; his version would be more conventional or popcorn-oriented, and Cruise would also change the movie.
- Rosenthal reportedly rejected Dillon because My Bodyguard had covered similar ground and his movie-star recognition could prevent viewers seeing only Mick.