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- Swap Annabella Sciorra and Nancy Travis: Sciorra's passion and contrast with Peck would strengthen Raymond's marriage story.
- Christopher Reeve is an intriguing against-type option; Don Johnson has the right appeal, though his acting range is questioned. Harrison Ford is another preferred alternative.
- Denzel Washington could play Peck, but the racial dynamics would make a substantially different movie.
- Ryan Gosling is the modern Peck choice, with Murder by Numbers recalled as evidence he can play a villain.