Recasting Couch
Gene Hackman is proposed as the coach; Burt Reynolds and Warren Beatty are considered for Jonathan.
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- Gene Hackman is proposed as a stronger choice for the Houston coach. — Bill Simmons
- Burt Reynolds is considered for Jonathan because of his athleticism and swagger, though Caan is preferred. — Bill Simmons
- Robert Redford is rejected as insufficiently credible for the violent athletic role. — Bill Simmons
- Warren Beatty is considered a plausible alternate lead because of his athletic credibility. — Bill Simmons