The Rewatchables
‘The Bourne Identity’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
Dec 23, 2020
Matt Damon, Franka Potente, and Chris Cooper join Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan to rewatch 'The Bourne Identity'. They discuss NBA player empowerment, the character of Jason Bourne, the evolution of action movies, and the memorable security box scene. They also talk about the podcast 'Gamblers', potential roles for Brad Pitt, considerations for the lead roles, and unnecessary plotlines in the movie.
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- The podcast discusses the casting what-ifs surrounding 'The Bourne Identity' and reveals the list of actors considered for the lead role, including Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, Burt Reynolds, Brad Pitt, Russell Crowe, Tom Cruise, and even Arnold Schwarzenegger.
- The episode explores the potential impact these casting choices could have had on the movie and the careers of those actors, providing insight into the complex process behind casting decisions in the film industry.
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