Casting What-Ifs
Robert Duvall, Lee Marvin, Sterling Hayden and alternative Hoopers
In the discussion (8)
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- Duvall reportedly wanted Quint rather than Brody, but was considered too young for Quint. — Bill Simmons
- Duvall as Brody draws mixed reactions, including disagreement about whether he seems New York enough. — Bill Simmons
- Marvin and Hayden reportedly turned down Quint; Hayden is received enthusiastically. — Bill Simmons
- Reed is another reported Quint alternative; the proposed Voight Hooper casting prompts relief that it did not happen. — Bill Simmons
- Kline as Hooper is considered workable. — Bill Simmons
- Heston is considered too commanding for Brody; Bottoms, Gray and Bridges are Hooper possibilities, with Gray judged strange. — Sean Fennessey
- Heston reportedly resented the rejection and said he would not work with Spielberg. — Bill Simmons
- Hayden’s tax situation is given as the reason he could not take Quint. — Bill Simmons