Casting What-Ifs
Jack Nicholson, Sterling Hayden, and Richard Boone are reported casting alternatives.
In the discussion (4)
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- Jack Nicholson reportedly declined Hooker while predicting the movie would be a hit. — Bill Simmons
- The panel believes Nicholson would have had the charm to succeed in the role. — Bill Simmons
- Sterling Hayden reportedly declined Lonnegan because he would not shave his beard. — Bill Simmons
- Richard Boone is named as another Lonnegan possibility who dropped out. — Bill Simmons