Casting What-Ifs
Damon; Wyle; Chandler; Perry; Fraser discovery; O’Donnell
In the discussion (7)
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- Jaffe’s oral-history praise for Damon includes considering him for the lead before deciding against it.
- The search reportedly considered over5,000 young men across a year and a half; Noah Wyle read for David.
- Kyle Chandler also reportedly read for David.
- Matthew Perry also reportedly read for David.
- Fraser was reportedly found in Seattle and immediately stood out as David in a group of actors.
- Batinkoff recalls screen-testing with Chandler and sharing drinks afterward; Chandler as David is enthusiastically imagined.
- O’Donnell was considered for Dillon but wanted a more likable role.