E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
1982 film
Bill Simmons · Chris Ryan · Sean Fennessey · Mallory Rubin
Aired May 17, 2022
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Recasting Couch
Boston; director swap; Costner and Barrymore
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:38:11Read transcript
- Move the setting to Boston
- Swap Kubrick and Cameron between Aliens and Full Metal Jacket
- Young Kevin Costner as Hicks
- Drew Barrymore as Newt
Casting What-Ifs
King; Spano; unverified MacLaine rumor; Barrymore
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:10:11Read transcript
- Spielberg is reported to have asked Stephen King to co-write the screenplay, but King declined.
- Joe Spano is said to have been wanted for the father but unable to leave his television contract.
- An online claim that Shirley MacLaine declined a role is explicitly unverified.
- Drew Barrymore was considered for Carol Anne before being placed in E.T., which is judged the better career outcome.
Casting What-Ifs
Spielberg initially attached; reported Schindler’s List / Cape Fear project trade praised as right choice for both directors.
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 00:02:25Read transcript
- Spielberg initially attached; reported Schindler’s List / Cape Fear project trade praised as right choice for both directors.
- Scorsese reportedly wanted Ford as Sam, Ford wanted Cady; reactions range from terrible fit to intriguing. Spielberg reportedly wanted Bill Murray as Cady, with some approval and Groundhog Day / comic references to Mad Dog and Glory.
- Host rejects internet claim that Sarah Jessica Parker was cast then fired, citing Scorsese saying Lewis was first cast. Drew Barrymore initial mishearing corrected.
- Reported roughly 500 auditions including Connelly, Barrymore and Witherspoon. Barrymore wrong energy and reportedly disappointed by her audition; older Freeway-era Reese might work, fifteen-year-old Reese would not.
- Diane Keaton reportedly considered for wife; hosts glad she was not cast. Lange performance remains disputed.
Recasting Couch
Phoenix as McGivern; Barrymore or Thorne-Smith as Sally
In the discussion (4)
Approx. transcript time · 01:25:09Read transcript
- Phoenix as McGivern receives support as another major actor to add to the ensemble.
- Drew Barrymore is proposed for Sally.
- Reese Witherspoon is considered too young for Sally.
- Courtney Thorne-Smith is proposed for Sally and enthusiastically supported.
Most Improbable Fenway Park Scene Ever
The 2004 Red Sox comeback
The panel proposes a new category here.
In the discussion (5)
Approx. transcript time · 01:25:49Read transcript
- The panel explicitly creates Most Improbable Fenway Park Scene Ever.
- The Town’s Fenway heist is nominated.
- Drew Barrymore crossing the field in Fever Pitch is nominated.
- Moonlight Graham appearing on the scoreboard in Field of Dreams is nominated.
- The real 2004 Red Sox comeback is selected.
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