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Lara Flynn Boyle
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Casting What-Ifs
Dustin Hoffman, Mel Gibson, and Liam Neeson were earlier John Keating possibilities; River Phoenix wanted Neil, Sam Rockwell auditioned for Charlie, and Lara Flynn Boyle’s role was removed.
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- Dustin Hoffman was intended to play Keating and make the film his directing debut.
- Mel Gibson was attached while the observed Jeff Kanoe was directing, before cost and creative changes moved the project elsewhere.
- The observed Liam Mason reportedly had the role before Robin Williams and Peter Weir joined.
- Peter Weir took the film while Gérard Depardieu’s availability delayed Green Card.
- Her role was reportedly edited out, and she was told not to attend the premiere.
- River Phoenix wanted to play Neil, but the role went to Robert Sean Leonard.
- Sam Rockwell reportedly auditioned for Charlie.
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