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Glengarry Glen Ross

Casting What-Ifs

Baldwin as Roma; Mantegna; Willis and De Niro rumors

In the discussion (5)
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  • Timmerman reportedly urged consideration of Baldwin’s nasty Miami Blues energy rather than his heroic Hunt for Red October image; his Miami Blues role is corrected from dirty cop to criminal.
  • Baldwin wanted first refusal on Roma if Pacino’s schedule prevented his long-planned participation; otherwise he would take another role.
  • Baldwin could be an excellent Roma but his looks and stature might make remaining in that low-status office less credible than Pacino’s version.
  • Mantegna originated Roma and won a Tony, but Mamet bluntly told him the film role would likely go to Pacino; House of Games and Things Change were written for him instead.
  • Willis and De Niro were rumored as interested, with no clear roles attached.