Recasting Couch
1991-era George Clooney as Brian
In the discussion (4)
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- George Clooney is proposed as a 1991 replacement for Brian. — Bill Simmons
- The idea uses Clooney's youthful Facts of Life image rather than his later leading-man persona. — Bill Simmons
- Clooney's charisma could explain how Brian met Annie in Italy and quickly won her over. — Bill Simmons
- A more threatening Brian would intensify George's suspicion without necessarily stealing focus from the family story. — Bill Simmons