Casting What-Ifs
De Niro’s choice of Jimmy, Malkovich and William Petersen alternatives, Liotta and Sean Penn possibilities, Sorvino’s self-discovery, and Cruise/Madonna rumors are discussed.
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- De Niro was offered Jimmy or Tommy, chose Jimmy, and his commitment secured financing.
- John Malkovich and William Petersen are discussed as reported Jimmy alternatives.
- Liotta’s Something Wild work helped establish him for Henry, and he reportedly turned down Harvey Dent in Batman.
- Sean Penn is discussed as a possible Henry.
- Paul Sorvino reportedly considered leaving until he saw a frightening expression in the mirror and found Paulie.
- Tom Cruise and Madonna are discussed as reported alternate star casting, though the panel questions how real the offers were.