Casting What-Ifs
Darrell Mitchell, Treach, Money-B, and Donald Faison auditioned for Bishop before Tupac won the role; Cindy Herron was cast because Dickerson admired her.
This discussion recalls a choice from an earlier episode.
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- The production sought unknown actors. — Bill Simmons
- Darrell Mitchell, Tretch, Money-B, and Donald Faison auditioned unsuccessfully for Bishop. — Bill Simmons
- Tupac came with Money-B and either volunteered to read or was invited by Dickerson, depending on the account. — Bill Simmons
- After fifteen minutes of preparation, Tupac’s reading won the role. — Bill Simmons
- Dickerson cast Cindy Herron because he had a crush on her from En Vogue. — Bill Simmons