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Scent of a Woman

Recasting Couch

Matt Damon is the preferred Charlie alternative over Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck.

In the discussion (4)
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  • Leo is proposed as a higher-ceiling Charlie but may have been too electric and emotionally developed for the role.
  • Matt Damon is preferred over Leo, although he may seem too smart and carry too much baggage for Charlie.
  • Chris O'Donnell is defended because he plausibly looks like a scholarship student from Oregon.
  • Ben Affleck is considered, though Chris O'Donnell is judged better suited to this particular role.