Casting What-Ifs
Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson, and George Clooney were considered for Clayton; Sean Connery was the backup for Brill, prompting a role-swap discussion with The Rock.
In the discussion (5)
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- Tom Cruise reportedly signed on before leaving for Eyes Wide Shut. — Bill Simmons
- Mel Gibson and George Clooney are reported as considered for Clayton. — Bill Simmons
- Will Smith is reported to have chosen the film partly to work with Gene Hackman and to have taken less money. — Bill Simmons
- Sean Connery is reported as the backup choice for Brill. — Bill Simmons
- The panel considers swapping Hackman and Connery between Enemy of the State and The Rock, but prefers the released casting. — Bill Simmons