Casting What-Ifs
Van Sant wanted Damon as Ennis; Damon cites the sequence of Ripley and All the Pretty Horses. Hartnett and Phoenix are mentioned, with Phoenix reportedly denying an offer and saying he would have accepted.
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- Van Sant wanted Damon as Ennis; Damon cites the sequence of Ripley and All the Pretty Horses. Hartnett and Phoenix are mentioned, with Phoenix reportedly denying an offer and saying he would have accepted.
- Representatives reportedly feared career damage; Schumacher and Norton were attached, and Walberg reportedly declined after disliking the script.
- Ledger wanted Ennis rather than Jack; Hathaway was asked to read Alma but identified with Lorraine.