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Recasting Couch

Russell Crowe as McEwen; Ving Rhames as Owens

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  • Pay Russell Crowe a million to play the crazy Australia car guy McEwen for two scenes, heavier and bearded, around his Noah period.
  • The confusing dad part might be less confusing with Ving Rames, another Soderbergh connection; one participant expected the dad to turn out to be Rames, though it would make even less sense.
  • Ving Rames's six-year 90s run is on the short list of forgotten iconic runs.