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.