Casting What-Ifs
Hoffman, Redford, Hackman, Jones or Connery as Frank; De Niro, Harris or Dafoe as Mitch; Close or Stone as Lily
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- Hoffman reportedly was originally attached as Frank with Michael Apted directing; the script had circulated since around 1987.
- Redford is a reported Frank possibility.
- Hackman is a reported Frank possibility.
- Tommy Lee Jones is a reported Frank possibility.
- Connery is a reported Frank possibility.
- De Niro reportedly was offered Mitch after Eastwood joined but was making A Bronx Tale; the discussion imagines overlap with his other sinister roles.
- Glenn Close reportedly declined Lily.
- Sharon Stone reportedly declined Lily.
- Ed Harris reportedly was considered for Mitch.
- Willem Dafoe reportedly was considered for Mitch.
- Both alternatives are thought capable, but neither would reproduce Malkovich’s particular performance.
