Casting What-Ifs
Forman; Bening; Davis; Pfeiffer; Miller
In the discussion (4)
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- Miloš Forman was originally attached to direct but reportedly left over creative differences.
- Annette Bening was originally set to play Meredith but reportedly withdrew during pregnancy; the hosts think her style would not fit the role.
- Moore reportedly won the role over Geena Davis and Michelle Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer is considered plausible, especially her Scarface or Fabulous Baker Boys era, though her career direction at the time is questioned.
- Crichton reportedly imagined Dennis Miller as Mark while writing the novel, anticipating a film adaptation.