Ordinary People The Rewatchables
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Ordinary People

Recasting Couch

Casting left intact

In the discussion (5)
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  • The casting would not be touched, and a pass is declared.
  • The casting is called pretty great. — Sean Fennessey
  • Dreyfuss in place of Judd Hirsch is floated, but Hirsch's delicate, restrained performance is defended.
  • Pacino as Dr. Berger is floated.
  • Later, one participant almost had Beth recastings such as Ellen Burstyn, Shirley MacLaine or Gena Rowlands, but concludes Mary Tyler Moore is perfect for the part.