Recasting Couch
Affleck/Lopez (disputed); Krasinski; Lacey; Teller/Lawrence; Stone; Woodley; Boseman
In the discussion (11)
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- The modern recasting proposal pairs Affleck and Lopez, defended through his Tender Bar performance, her underserved romantic-comedy ability and a chance to redeem Jersey Girl; objections focus on age and the need for Sam's young family to have a future.
- Lopez is challenged as insufficiently daffy for Annie; updating Annie's stalking behavior is proposed in response.
- Krasinski is another first-choice Sam, prompting strong disagreement over preferring him to Affleck.
- Jake Lacey is the second Sam choice, defended through Obvious Child; dissent casts him as Walter and prefers established movie stars. Affleck directing is floated without agreement.
- Teller is introduced as another Sam choice; Powell was also considered but rejected as too cocky.
- Teller is defended as Sam for age, ability and Top Gun emotion; Lawrence is proposed as Annie with the grounded quality of Silver Linings Playbook rather than her recent unusual roles.
- Stone is another Annie choice, reportedly named with Lawrence by Ryan as an heir; objections call Stone predictable or too neurotic, while a defense emphasizes physical comedy. Lawrence being too glamorous is countered with wardrobe and makeup changes.
- Woodley is considered for a Teller reunion and an appealing unconventional, makeup-free Annie, though Lawrence remains preferred by another voice.
- Chadwick Boseman is a wistful hypothetical Sam choice, expected to excel in several scenes.
- Michael B. Jordan is considered too muscular and associated with action roles for Sam.
- That Awkward Moment is criticized for wasting Teller and Jordan on a bad script.