Casting What-Ifs
The studio resisted Nick Nolte, Kurt Angle plays Koba, and several supporting roles drew on real combat-sports figures.
This discussion recalls a choice from an earlier episode.
In the discussion (3)
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- The filmmakers held firm on Nolte after the studio resisted casting him.
- Koba's name is identified as a Stalin nickname and the Russian-villain choice is discussed.
- Brian Callen based his commentator on Joe Rogan and Frank Grillo based his trainer on Greg Jackson.