Recasting Couch
Sweeney or Nyong’o as Matty; Teller as Ned
In the discussion (4)
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- A hypothetical 1987 version might have used Costner, but his exceptional handsomeness is considered wrong for Ned’s particular magnetic desperation.
- Sydney Sweeney is proposed as Matty with strong support.
- Lupita Nyong’o is an alternative Matty; an age objection is rebutted because the original characters seem older and established domestic life supports the con.
- Miles Teller is proposed as Ned and receives agreement.