Casting What-Ifs
Robert Redford; David Cronenberg; Burt Reynolds; uncertain Isabella Rossellini report
In the discussion (3)
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- Redford reportedly sought the lead but producers feared disruptive rewrites; Cronenberg reportedly declined directing.
- Reynolds reportedly wanted the part then withdrew; a Rossellini offer is treated as uncertain research.
- Ford reportedly doubted McGillis before Weir persuaded him; whether this reflected her personally or inexperience is unresolved.