Casting What-Ifs
Willis and a long alleged Sam rejection list precede other reported alternatives.
In the discussion (4)
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- Willis reportedly declined playing a dead lead opposite Moore, later regretted it and accepted the film transcribed six cents partly for that reason.
- Fifteen further names are read as alleged Sam rejections with an explicit half-ass-research caveat; Paul Hogan/Almost an Angel is asserted confidently. Travolta is rejected as a disastrous fit.
- Swayze reportedly won the audition; a garbled Jackie/Jackee Harry identity was reportedly replaced when Whoopi’s schedule opened. The role is misnamed Rita May in the transcript.
- Kidman reportedly auditioned but lacked fame; the hosts cannot imagine replacing Moore. Ken Olin allegedly could not leave thirtysomething, opening Carl to Goldwyn.