Casting What-Ifs
Reported alternatives include Meyer as Kenny, Embry as William, Marsden as Mike and Witt/Witherspoon/Ricci as Denise.
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- Kenny was reportedly written for Breckin Meyer, unavailable due to54; he took the band role. Embry was wanted for William but insisted on Preston.
- James Marsden was reportedly closely considered for Mike; Facinelli’s danger won the role. Marsden is endorsed.
- Alicia Witt was wanted for Denise, a choice praised as similar to her Sybil persona.
- William was initially cast with the Little Man Tate actor transcribed Adam Handbird; the speakers say he looked too young and was replaced. Exact name remains unresolved.
- Reese Witherspoon and Christina Ricci are also reported Denise alternatives; one participant doubts Witherspoon’s plausibility because of her existing profile.