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So I Married an Axe Murderer

Casting What-Ifs

Chase; Shandling; Allen; Stone; Aykroyd; Candy; Busey; Connery; Caine

In the discussion (5)
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  • Chevy Chase and Garry Shandling are discussed as earlier possibilities, with Chase considered a good fit; Woody Allen is considered too old.
  • Stone reportedly wanted both Harriet and Rose and left when refused; the dual-role idea is admired.
  • Myers reportedly wanted Dan Aykroyd as his friend, but Coneheads conflicted.
  • John Candy reportedly could not play the captain, and Gary Busey left Vicky for Rookie of the Year.
  • Reported approaches to Sean Connery and Michael Caine for Stuart are treated uncertainly, with relief that Myers played him.