In the discussion (7)
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- Mike Myers is initially said to have been offered the role; later discussion explicitly qualifies the conflicting reports. — Bill Simmons
- Steven Soderbergh reportedly tried to develop the remake before leaving for Out of Sight. — Bill Simmons
- Spielberg reportedly considered directing and producing with Jim Carrey and possibly Al Pacino. — Bill Simmons
- Carrey remained involved after Spielberg departed and contributed ideas before leaving; reports of a Mike Myers offer are explicitly uncertain. — Bill Simmons
- Stiller is judged better for awkward dinner-table humor than the more physical version imagined for Carrey. — Kyle Brandt
- Naomi Watts reportedly initially had Pam’s role and said producers replaced her because they did not find her sexy enough; that explanation is met with disbelief. — Bill Simmons
- Christopher Walken reportedly was the backup if De Niro declined, inviting a Wedding Crashers comparison. — Bill Simmons