In the discussion (5)
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- Art Linson’s book is cited for the attempt to recruit Harrison Ford, whose participation was expected to make a much bigger hit; Ford passed.
- Bill Pullman was reportedly lined up as a last-minute replacement during Baldwin’s beard dispute.
- Dustin Hoffman turned down the role, and the production went far into discussions with De Niro.
- De Niro reportedly gave a deliberately flat table read because he had not made character choices, frustrating Linson.
- De Niro reportedly remained concerned about the bear whether fake or real; Pullman is recalled as another near participant.