Casting Choices and Creative Dynamics in 'Donnie Darko'

This chapter examines the casting decisions and creative dynamics of 'Donnie Darko', speculating on how different actors and directors could have influenced its narrative. It also highlights Jenna Malone's real-life challenges that enriched her performance, alongside a discussion of character portrayals by Schwartzman and Gyllenhaal.

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