Casting What-Ifs
Olivia Newton-John unavailable; studio wanted younger musicians
In the discussion (2)
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- Olivia Newton-John reportedly could not take the probable Twiggy role because of Xanadu; the part’s celebrity appeal is compared with contemporary famous personalities.
- The studio reportedly wanted younger musical acts, including Rose Royce, instead of the older soul legends; this is criticized as misunderstanding the project.