Richard Gere, Mel Gibson, Paul Newman, and several Lecter possibilities are discussed.
In the discussion (7)
- Richard Gere is named as a possible Will Graham.
- Mel Gibson is named as a possible Graham.
- Paul Newman is named as an intriguing Graham alternative.
- John Lithgow is considered for Lecter.
- Mandy Patinkin is considered for Lecter.
- Brian Dennehy is considered for Lecter and reportedly recommended Brian Cox.
- David Lynch and Ted Levine are mentioned in the wider casting discussion.
Richard Gere and Paul Newman are debated for Graham, with Redford, Brando, Hoffman, DiCaprio, and Lakeith Stanfield entering broader hypotheticals.
In the discussion (7)
- Richard Gere for Graham is proposed and disputed.
- Paul Newman is treated as the most intriguing period alternative.
- Robert Redford is considered.
- Marlon Brando is considered.
- Dustin Hoffman is considered.
- A post-Revenant Leonardo DiCaprio version is imagined.
- Lakeith Stanfield is proposed for a modern version.
Research covers Noonan’s preparation, casting, Mann’s FBI work, music timing, guerrilla filming, practical blood, and omitted tattoos.
In the discussion (8)
- Tom Noonan reportedly trained his body and isolated himself from the cast.
- Brian Cox’s audition and Dennehy’s recommendation are recounted.
- Michael Mann reportedly consulted FBI personnel.
- The climactic song is timed deep into the sequence.
- The airplane material was reportedly filmed guerrilla-style.
- Corn syrup effects reportedly stuck to Noonan during production.
- Petersen reportedly had trouble getting out of character after the movie.
- The film omits Dolarhyde’s novel tattoos.
The beach house, alternate ending, and Michael Mann courtship habits drive the nitpicks.
In the discussion (4)
- Graham’s ability to afford the Captiva beach house is questioned.
- The alternate ending adds Graham visiting the family he saved before returning to the beach.
- The hosts argue that the alternate ending should have been retained because it complicates Graham’s trauma.
- Michael Mann characters’ approach to first dates is questioned.
Questions cover Cox in Silence, adaptation lineage, Graham’s pay, home movies, glass, and geography.
In the discussion (5)
- How would Brian Cox have played Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs?
- How much is Will Graham paid?
- Who filmed the victims’ home movies?
- How does Dolarhyde manage the glass and mirror staging?
- Are the characters in Washington, Atlanta, or Chicago at various points?
Casting What-Ifs