A Black-cast version is proposed with Mahershala Ali as Lorenzo, Sterling K.Brown as Sonny, Shameik Moore as C and Jenna Ortega as Jane, with discussion of how the racial conflict must change. — Van Lathan
The remake could retain the Bronx or move to Detroit and is considered a serious possibility. — Van Lathan
The remake could make Lorenzo a single father, or cast Laura Linney or Laura Dern as his wife.
The hosts say Ringwald was meant to play Allison but wanted Claire, and Hughes initially resisted because it was close to her Sixteen Candles role; switching would have broken her persona. — Bill Simmons
As the hosts relay Ringwald's account, Hughes wrote Sixteen Candles around her headshot, and their mentor relationship changed after she began dating Anthony Michael Hall during this film. — Bill Simmons
Estevez was originally to be Bender but switched when Hughes couldn't find an Andrew; Tom Cruise was unavailable and is called perfect for it.
Nicolas Cage was considered for Bender and is judged too much.
John Cusack was originally cast as Bender and replaced by Nelson for not being threatening enough; it would be a totally different, more sensitive film.
Rick Moranis was originally cast as the janitor and left over creative differences.
