The Shining The Rewatchables
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The Shining

Recasting Couch

Young Meryl Streep as Wendy; Gary Coleman as Danny

In the discussion (2)
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  • A young Streep as Wendy is proposed alongside a joking Gary Coleman replacement for Danny.
  • Streep’s quiet intensity is contrasted with Duvall’s unrestrained performance, making the original leads difficult to replace.