Casting What-Ifs
Gary Oldman, Orlando Bloom, Brad Pitt, and Jennifer Aniston appear in a detailed casting history.
In the discussion (6)
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- Gary Oldman was considered for Melvin Belli but physical resemblance was an issue.
- Orlando Bloom was lined up as an alternative Graysmith.
- Jennifer Aniston reportedly recommended Gyllenhaal and Ruffalo to Fincher.
- Aniston declined the Chloë Sevigny role.
- Fincher wanted Brad Pitt for Avery before Robert Downey Jr.
- The panel prefers Downey’s fast, nervy energy for Avery.