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Alicia Witt
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Casting What-Ifs
Reported alternatives include Meyer as Kenny, Embry as William, Marsden as Mike and Witt/Witherspoon/Ricci as Denise.
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- Kenny was reportedly written for Breckin Meyer, unavailable due to54; he took the band role. Embry was wanted for William but insisted on Preston. — Joanna Robinson
- James Marsden was reportedly closely considered for Mike; Facinelli’s danger won the role. Marsden is endorsed. — Joanna Robinson
- Alicia Witt was wanted for Denise, a choice praised as similar to her Sybil persona. — Bill Simmons
- William was initially cast with the Little Man Tate actor transcribed Adam Handbird; the speakers say he looked too young and was replaced. Exact name remains unresolved. — Bill Simmons
- Reese Witherspoon and Christina Ricci are also reported Denise alternatives; one participant doubts Witherspoon’s plausibility because of her existing profile. — Bill Simmons
Casting What-Ifs
Kate Hudson as Mary Jane; Tig Notaro in the check-in role; Elizabeth Banks as Mary Jane; James Franco as Peter; Nicolas Cage as Norman Osborn
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- Kate Hudson reportedly turned down Mary Jane to make The Four Feathers; Alicia Witt and other actresses were also considered. — Van Lathan
- Many young white actors, including Freddie Prinze Jr. and Leonardo DiCaprio, were reportedly considered for Peter. — Van Lathan
- Octavia Spencer's wrestling check-in role was reportedly offered to Tig Notaro, who was then asked to audition and lost it. — Van Lathan
- Elizabeth Banks reportedly sought Mary Jane, was called too old, and got the Betty Brant role instead; James Franco reportedly auditioned for Peter. — Charles Holmes
- Nicolas Cage as Norman Osborn is raised as the biggest what-if and judged an awkward fit next to James Franco. — Van Lathan
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