Recasting Couch
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen is proposed for a clearly high-school-aged Anna, then an all-Black remake develops around Sterling K. Brown, Sanaa Lathan, J.B. Smoove, and Tracy Morgan, with Kevin Hart rejected.
In the discussion (12)
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- Will Ferrell is proposed as Bob because he could balance an annoying character with likability.
- Phil Hartman is proposed as Leo because the role needs rage that remains comic.
- The existing cast is first declared perfect before the discussion pivots to an all-Black version.
- Tiffani-Amber Thiessen is proposed if Anna is meant to read as an unmistakable high-school student.
- The panel worries that a more conspicuous teen-star casting would disrupt the family’s intentionally ordinary quality.
- Sterling K. Brown is proposed for Leo in the all-Black version.
- Sanaa Lathan is proposed for Leo’s wife.
- Kevin Hart is identified as the obvious commercial Bob choice but rejected because the panel doubts he would disappear into the character.
- J.B. Smoove becomes the preferred Bob because he can charm the family while aggravating Sterling K. Brown’s Leo.
- Kenan Thompson is considered for Leo as an undervalued performer.
- Tracy Morgan is also proposed as Bob and receives strong support.
- The remake discussion pivots to an all-Black cast for What About Bob.