Casting What-Ifs
Spielberg initially attached; reported Schindler’s List / Cape Fear project trade praised as right choice for both directors.
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- Spielberg initially attached; reported Schindler’s List / Cape Fear project trade praised as right choice for both directors.
- Scorsese reportedly wanted Ford as Sam, Ford wanted Cady; reactions range from terrible fit to intriguing. Spielberg reportedly wanted Bill Murray as Cady, with some approval and Groundhog Day / comic references to Mad Dog and Glory.
- Host rejects internet claim that Sarah Jessica Parker was cast then fired, citing Scorsese saying Lewis was first cast. Drew Barrymore initial mishearing corrected.
- Reported roughly 500 auditions including Connelly, Barrymore and Witherspoon. Barrymore wrong energy and reportedly disappointed by her audition; older Freeway-era Reese might work, fifteen-year-old Reese would not.
- Diane Keaton reportedly considered for wife; hosts glad she was not cast. Lange performance remains disputed.