Casting What-Ifs
Woody Allen; Steve Martin; Harrison Ford; Baldwin and Basinger; Jennifer Jason Leigh; Depp doubted
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- Jennifer Jason Leigh reportedly filmed Marion’s scene but could not return for reshoots because of a Cronenberg film.
- Woody Allen was reportedly considered in the1970s; the possibility is dismissed as disastrous.
- Steve Martin was reportedly considered for a1980s sex comedy with a wild and somber quality.
- Harrison Ford was reportedly a top choice, with Harford described as a nod to his name; a late1980s version is considered appealing.
- Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger were reportedly considered; Basinger’s suitability is questioned.
- Johnny Depp is named as a reported possibility but explicitly doubted.