Recasting Couch
Denzel Washington as David Ferrie or Mr. X; Sally Field; Madeleine Stowe; Gary Sinise as David Ferrie
In the discussion (5)
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- Since the movie makes things up anyway, Denzel Washington as David Ferry is suggested; Denzel as Mr. X is called insanely great, with doubt about him as Ferry.
- Recast Sissy Spacek because she is too good an actress for a crummy part, freeing her for a better role.
- Sally Field is suggested for the part; pushback says Costner and Spacek do not fit together.
- Madeline Stowe is suggested for 'Renee Rousseau' (character name as transcribed) and called perfect.
- Gary Sinise would have killed as Ferry; whether Oldman and Sinise ever had a showdown is asked.