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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Casting What-Ifs

Macchio; Feldman; unconfirmed Shelley Long; cut Harrison Ford

In the discussion (3)
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  • Ralph Macchio reportedly nearly played another child, Tyler; Thomas rescued his audition by thinking about his dead dog and moving Spielberg to tears.
  • Feldman’s part reportedly disappeared in rewrites. Shelley Long being offered Mary is an unconfirmed internet report, with Night Shift and Cheers making the alternative outcome seem fine.
  • Ford’s cut principal appearance reportedly concealed his face, but a recognizable Star Wars actor could still distract in this world.