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The Big Lebowski

Casting What-Ifs

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  • Walter and Donny were written for their actors, while the Big Lebowski drew the casting search. — Chris Ryan
  • Marlon Brando was reportedly the Coens’ dream choice, but his improvisational production style could have disrupted the tightly scripted film. — Chris Ryan
  • Robert Duvall reportedly disliked the script, Anthony Hopkins did not want to play an American, and Gene Hackman was taking an acting break. — Chris Ryan
  • A second list reportedly included Mailer, Scott, Falwell, Griffith, Buckley and Borgnine. — Chris Ryan
  • The panel concludes that Huddleston was the right landing point. — Chris Ryan
  • Mailer would have been an incredible Jackie Treehorn, rather than necessarily the Big Lebowski. — Chris Ryan
  • Vidal is considered a perfect possibility. — Chris Ryan
  • Borgnine would have been fine, though the final Huddleston choice is considered right. — Chris Ryan
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