Overview
- Librarian Louise Hilton shared original casting-company materials in a new video on the Academy Museum TikTok, drawing from the Margaret Herrick Library.
- Shortlists show Catherine O’Hara’s role of Kate was considered for Kirstie Alley and Susan Sarandon, among other candidates.
- A memo suggested pairing Tim Curry with Daniel Stern for the burglars, stating they “make an exciting pair.”
- Notes describe Joe Pesci as “offer only” with doubts he would accept, though he ultimately took the role of Harry.
- Records indicate Jimmy Stewart was available for Old Man Marley, but the production cast Robert Blossom, as the museum hosted the film’s first screening at its David Geffen Theater.