Casting What-Ifs
Keanu Reeves and other declined roles
Keanu Reeves was wanted for Tug while Ben Stiller would have played Rick Peck. Kevin Hart and Mos Def reportedly declined Alpa Chino for different concerns about the character. Tom Cruise vacated Rick Peck, Owen Wilson later left the role, and Matthew McConaughey ultimately joined.
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- Keanu Reeves was wanted for Tug while Ben Stiller would have played Rick Peck.
- Kevin Hart and Mos Def reportedly declined Alpa Chino for different concerns about the character.
- Tom Cruise vacated Rick Peck, Owen Wilson later left the role, and Matthew McConaughey ultimately joined.