Casting What-Ifs
Adrian Lyne nearly directed; Mark Wahlberg was wanted for Jim before Casey Affleck suggested Jeremy Renner.
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- Adrian Lyne was considered as director. — Bill Simmons
- Affleck originally wanted Mark Wahlberg for Jim. — Bill Simmons
- Wahlberg was unavailable while making The Fighter. — Bill Simmons
- Casey Affleck suggested Jeremy Renner after working with him. — Bill Simmons
- Renner had completed The Hurt Locker before The Town’s release.