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The Last Days of Disco

Casting What-Ifs

Affleck wanted Des; Ryder delay led to Sevigny

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  • Affleck reportedly wanted Des, but Stillman chose Eigeman.
  • Ryder was offered Alice, but a reported four-day agent delay allowed Sevigny’s audition and casting.
  • Sevigny is preferred because Ryder would have repeated familiar roles while the audience was still discovering Sevigny.