And Almost Starring Podcast

And Almost Starring Podcast

And Almost Starring is a comedic podcast in which husband and wife duo Jeff Ronan and Amy Jo Jackson

04/01/2023

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On this month’s Patreon-exclusive episode, we’re breaking down all the actors who almost starred in Footloose in a syncable, watch-along commentary! Which rock star turned down Ren? Which sitcom legend turned down Ariel? And what’s with all the gymnastics equipment in that warehouse? Also – our jaws it the floor during Footloose: Fury Road!

Footloose stars Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Chris Penn, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Dianne Wiest; directed by Herbert Ross



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27/12/2022

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On this week’s listener request episode (and our final ep of the year), we’re looking at everyone who almost starred in the delightful Bridget Jones’s Diary! Which Oscar-winning actor/writer was considered for Bridget? Which co-star originally auditioned for a completely different role? And how much better is this friend group than the one in Devil Wears Prada? Also – Happy Holidays!

Bridget Jones’s Diary stars Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, Embeth Davidtz, Sally Phillips, Shirley Henderson, James Callis, and Salman Rushdie; directed by Sharon Maguire

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20/12/2022

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With Christmas just a few days away, we’re breaking down all the actors who almost starred in the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life! Which horror icon was considered for Mr. Potter? Who was Frank Capra’s first choice for the role of Mary? And how obvious is it that George can’t stand any of his kids except Zuzu? Also – we pitch a Truman Show-style conspiracy theory and fall down the rabbit hole of forgotten Hollywood films involving killer octopuses, misbehaving professors, and the original MCU: The Maisie Cinematic Universe!

It's a Wonderful Life stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi, Ward Bond, Frank Faylen, Gloria Grahame, and Lionel Barrymore; directed by Frank Capra

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13/12/2022

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As the new Netflix movie musical adaptation nears, we’re revisiting the 1996 adaptation of the classic children’s book Matilda! Which famous child stars were considered for the title role? Which Oscar-winner was sought to play Trunchbull? And how wild is that kid getting chucked over a fence by the pigtails? Also – Celine Dion brings her ‘cuckoo crazy’ vibe to the world of Roald Dahl!

Matilda stars Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Paul Reubens, Tracey Walter, and Pam Ferris; directed by Danny DeVito

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06/12/2022

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On this week’s listener request episode, we’re looking at who almost starred in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights! Which movie superhero was considered for Dirk Diggler? Which Oscar-winning director turned down Jack? And did anyone else forget how funny the first half of this film is? Also – we pitch the high-concept rom-com I Love the 90s starring Drew Barrymore as – The 90s!

Boogie Nights stars Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Luis Guzmán, Nicole Ari Parker, Don Cheadle, Heather Graham, William H. Macy, Joanna Gleason, Robert Ridgely, Philip Baker Hall, Ricky Jay, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Thomas Jane, and Alfred Molina; directed by Paul Thomas Anderson



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01/12/2022

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On this month’s Patreon exclusive episode, we’re breaking down all the actors (and Muppets) who were almost cast in The Muppet Christmas Carol in a full-length commentary! Which stand-up comic was considered for Scrooge? Which classic Muppets were originally meant to play the three Christmas spirits? Also – we pitch more Muppet literary adaptations and ponder the lives of Muppet produce!

The Muppet Christmas Carol stars Michael Caine, Steven Mackintosh, Jessica Fox, Meredith Braun, Robin Weaver, Raymond Coulthard, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, David Rudman, and Frank Oz; directed by Brian Henson



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29/11/2022

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This week, for its 30-year anniversary, we’re looking who almost starred in the box office smash The Bodyguard! Which pair was set to play the leads when the film was originally developed in the 70s? Which pop singer was denied an audition because she made a joke about Costner? And how hilarious fake-sounding are these best song nominees? Also – we pitch two surefire hits: Beethoven Bodyguard and Private Princess!

The Bodyguard stars Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobs, Tomas Arana, Ralph Waite, Mike Starr, Devaughn Nixon, Michele Lamar Richards, Christopher Birt, Gerry Bamman, and Debbie Reynolds as herself; Mick Jackson






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22/11/2022

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On this week’s listener request episode, we’re celebrating Hanksgiving by breaking down who almost starred in the movie Splash! Which 70s s*x symbol turned down the Hanks role? Which rock singer was the role of Madison written for? And is there really a coral reef AND an underwater kingdom in the Hudson?

Splash stars Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, Dody Goodman, and John Candy; directed by Ron Howard



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15/11/2022

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This week, we’re looking at all the actors who almost starred in the 1971 musical/fantasy W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! Which member of the Rat Pack pursued a role? Which rock legend wanted to play Wonka? And which iconic scene in the film was actually Gene Wilder’s idea? Also – Jeff pitches a dark theory about the Bucket family and goes knocking on the door of the CIA searching for movie trivia!

W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory stars Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson, Roy Kinnear, Leonard Stone, Julie Dawn Cole, Denise Nickerson, Nora Denney, Paris Themmen, Ursula Reit, Michael Bollner, Diana Sowle, and Aubrey Woods; directed by Mel Stuart

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08/11/2022

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On this week’s listener request episode, we’re breaking down all the actors who were almost in the action-packed franchise starter John Wick! Which classic Hollywood star did the screenwriter have in mind when writing the titular role? Which Harry Potter actor was cast as Winston but had to drop out? And would the movie have been anywhere near as successful with its original title? Also – we admire Keanu’s hair acting and give props to the movie for somehow finding both the cutest AND second-cutest puppies ever put on film!

John Wick stars Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe, Dean Winters, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, John Leguizamo, Lance Reddick, and Ian McShane

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02/11/2022

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On this month’s Patreon-exclusive episode, we’re tackling our first TV show as we break down all the actors who were up for The Office! Which Oscar-winner turned down Michael? Which MCU standout auditioned for Pam? And which actor started their audition by insulting the creator to his face? Also – we drop an Only Murders in the Building exclusive and try our darndest to not succumb to the effects of our booster shots!

The Office stars Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Angela Kinsey, Kate Flannery, Phyllis Smith, Oscar Nuñez, B.J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein, Craig Robinson, and Melora Hardin; created by Greg Daniels

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01/11/2022

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On this week’s show, we’re breaking down everyone who almost starred in Cameron Crowe’s excellent Almost Famous! Which Oscar-winning A-lister was set to play Russell but dropped out? Which celebrated director turned down the chance to play Penny Lane? And how was Philip Seymour Hoffman this good as Lester when he had the flu the entire shoot? Also – Jeff’s coworker claims to be auditioning for Batman, and we attempt to break down a wild-sounding children’s film from Australia!

Almost Famous stars Patrick Fugit, Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee, Zooey Deschanel, Michael Angarano, Anna Paquin, Fairuza Balk, Noah Taylor, Jimmy Fallon, Bijou Phillips, and Philip Seymour Hoffman; directed by Cameron Crowe

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25/10/2022

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For our 100th episode(!) and our final film of October, we’re breaking down one of the most iconic horror films of all time: The Shining! Which beloved comedian did Kubrick think was too psychotic to play Jack? Who did Jack Nicholson think should play Wendy? And to get Nicholson in the proper foul mood for shooting, they fed him WHAT for two weeks?? Also – we pitch a Don’t Wake Daddy game featuring Jack Torrance and groove to the sultry sounds of Grady and the Ghosts!

The Shining stars Jack Nicholson, Shelly Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Barry Nelson, Philip Stone, Joe Turkel, and Scatman Crothers; directed by Stanley Kubrick


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18/10/2022

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For our third week of October, we’re breaking down everyone who almost starred in Tim Burton’s suburban fantasy Edward Scissorhands! Which celebrated comedian auditioned multiple times for the title role? Which John Hughes regular was up for Kim? And why didn’t anyone think to cover those scissor hands with some wood knife blocks? Also – we ponder how Edward would fare against vampires and pitch a new side podcast: North by NorthWiest!

Edward Scissorhands stars Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Alan Arkin, Kathy Baker, Robert Oliveri, Conchata Ferrell, and Vincent Price; directed by Tim Burton

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11/10/2022

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On our second week of October, we’re looking at everyone who could’ve starred in the satirical horror film American Psycho! Which Star Wars actor was up for Patrick Bateman? Which former costar did Christian Bale try to convince to play Evelyn? And what would Oliver Stone’s cast have looked like if he’d stayed on to direct? Also – we pitch the Mad Men/American Psycho mashup you never knew you needed but can’t possibly live without!

American Psycho stars Christian Bale, Chloë Sevigny, Reese Witherspoon, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, Samantha Mathis, Matt Ross, Jared Leto, Cara Seymour, Guinevere Turner, and Willem Dafoe; directed by Mary Harron

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04/10/2022

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On the first week of our Spooky Scary Movies Month, we’re breaking down who almost starred in the interminable gothic drama Interview with the Vampire! Which method actor was cast as Lestat but dropped out just weeks before shooting? Who was supposed to play the interviewer but passed away before filming began? And what did Louis think of the Before Sunrise movies? Also – Columbo finds himself on the wrong side of Lestat, we ponder who else is getting the annual Cruise Cake, and this might just be the movie that breaks Jeff!

Interview with the Vampire stars Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, Steven Rea, Christian Slater, and Thandiwe Newton; directed by Neil Jordan
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01/10/2022

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Start snappin’ your fingers because for this October’s Patreon-exclusive episode we’re looking at everyone who almost starred in the absolutely delightful sequel Addams Family Values! Which Oscar-winning pair were set to play Gomez and Morticia for Ivan Reitman in the late 80s? Which horror icon turned down Fester? And break out the Cusack Cannon as we rave about the one-and-only Debbie Jelinsky!

Addams Family Values stars Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Carol Kane, Jimmy Workman, Carel Struycken, David Krumholtz, Peter MacNicol, Christine Baranski, Mercedes McNab, and Joan Cusack; directed by Barry Sonnenfeld

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27/09/2022

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On this week’s listener request episode, we’re looking at all the actors who almost starred in Dead Poets Society. Which double Oscar-winner was set to direct and star as Keating? Which future Marvel villain auditioned for a role? And how is Knox Overstreet the name of Josh Charles’ character in this movie and not his character in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp? Also – Amy Jo meets Robert Sean Leonard in real life, and we attempt to make it through the film without crying (spoilers: we fail!).

Dead Poets Society stars Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, Gale Hansen, Dylan Kussman, Allelon Ruggiero, James Waterston, Norman Lloyd, and Kurtwood Smith; directed by Peter Weir

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20/09/2022

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On this week’s listener request episode, we’re joined by AJ Ditty (The Worst of all Possible Worlds, Puffs) to break down who almost starred in Scott Pilgrim vs the World! Which Judd Apatow regular was considered for Scott? Which Marvel hero was up for Lucas Lee and Stephen Stills? And would the movie have worked with its original ending? Also – Scott Pilgrim gets a full Mario recast!
Scott Pilgrim vs the World stars Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Schwartzman, Johnny Simmons, Mark Webber, Ellen Wong, Satya Bhabha, Keita Saitou, S***a Saito, Brie Larson, Mae Whitman, Brandon Routh, Chris Evans, and Thomas Jane and Clifton Collins Jr as the Vegan Police; directed by Edgar Wright

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13/09/2022

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On this week’s show, we’re looking at everyone who almost starred in the film adaptation of Sondheim’s classic musical Into the Woods! How amazing is the cast for the early-90s version Rob Reiner was set to direct? Which Lord of the Rings actor was set to play a role? And why couldn’t we get Debbie Jellinsky as a murderous giantess? Also – Amy Jo tells the tale of the disastrous production of Into the Woods she was in featuring a live falcon and a show cow named Thriller!

Into the Woods stars Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Chris Pine, Anna Kendrick, Daniel Huttlestone, Christine Baranski, Lucy Punch, Tammy Blanchard, Tracey Ullman, Lilla Crawford, Simon Russell Beale, Johnny Depp, Billy Magnussen, Mackenzie Mauzy, and Frances de la Tour; directed by Rob Marshall

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06/09/2022

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This week on the show we’re looking at all the actors who almost starred in Christopher Nolan’s twisty 2000 film Memento! Which Oscar-winning A-lister was supposed to play Leonard but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts? Which X-Men star was considered for Natalie? And how lovably scuzzy is Joe Pantaliano in this? Also – who the heck is reminding Leonard to dye those roots??

Memento stars Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantaliano, Mark Boone Junior, Harriet Sansom Harris, Callum Keith Rennie, and Stephen Tobolowsky; directed by Christopher Nolan
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01/09/2022

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This month on Patreon, just in time for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, we’re breaking down the WILD number of people who almost starred in Fellowship of the Ring in a watch-along commentary! Which A-lister said Frodo was his worst audition? Which rock icon courted Peter Jackson for a role? Who was originally cast as Arwen but had to drop out when she found out she was pregnant? And what the heck would the version starring The Beatles have looked like?? Also – we debate where in Middle Earth we’d most want to live, Samwise starts a midnight lawncare service, and it’s your newest jingle courtesy of And Almost Starring: The Kylie Minogue song!
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30/08/2022

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For our final episode of Dog Days month, we welcome friend of the show Evan Maltby (Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens) to break down who almost starred in the bloated Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves! Which future Robin Hood turned down a role in the film? Which sci-fi legend turned down the Sheriff of Nottingham? And how random was Friar Tuck breaking the fourth wall? Also – we try to make sense of the wildly inconsistent accents, point out what appears to be a talking goose, and celebrate Alan Rickman’s bananas performance, including his incredible Baftas speech!

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves stars Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Christian Slater, Geraldine McEwan, Michael McShane, Michael Wincott, Sean Connery, Brian Blessed, Nick Brimble, Soo Drouet, and Alan Rickman; directed by Kevin Reynolds
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23/08/2022

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Our Dog Days month continues with the supremely silly fantasy-action film Highlander! Which professional wrestler claims he was offered the lead? Which double Oscar-winner was considered for Ramirez? And if your only weakness is getting your head cut off, why aren’t these immortals investing in neck armor? Also – thank god for this absolute banger of a Queen soundtrack!

Highlander stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Roxanne Hart, Beatie Edney, Sheila Gish, Alan North, Hugh Quarshie, Jon Polito, and Clancy Brown; directed by Russell Mulcahy

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16/08/2022

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Our Dog Days month continues as we break down who almost starred in the ridiculous musical Burlesque! Which Oscar-winner did Christina Aguilera want for Nikki? Which Twilight-actor was considered for Jack? And does this movie know what burlesque even is?? Also – we debate whether Alan Cu***ng was digitally inserted into the movie and Jeff gives a dramatic reading of the lyrics to Jack’s dumb, dumb song: Show Me How You Burlesque!

Burlesque stars Christina Aguilera, Cher, Stanley Tucci, Cam Gigandet, Eric Dane, Julianne Hough, Peter Gallagher, Kristen Bell, Dianna Agron, Glynn Turman, David Walton, Terrence Jenkins, and Alan Cu***ng; directed by Steve Antin
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09/08/2022

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On this week’s listener request episode, our Dog Days month gets super silly as we break down who almost starred in 1984’s Supergirl! Which three-time Oscar nominee was up for the title role? Which country music legend turned down a part? And why does Peter O’Toole keep saying, ‘squirt’ so much?? Also – we pitch the muppetized version of the movie we most want to see: Superpig!

Supergirl stars Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway, Peter O’Toole, Mia Farrow, Brenda Vaccaro, Peter Cook, Simon Ward, Marc McClure, Hart Bochner, and Maureen Teefy; directed by Jeannot Szwarc

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02/08/2022

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On the first episode of our Dog Days month, we’re breaking down who narrowly dodged starring in the Michael Crichton sci-fi/adventure Congo! Which British rom-com star turned down a role? Which Oscar-winner was Monroe Kelly originally written for? And how did John Patrick Shanley go from writing Moonstruck to this nonsense? Also – Amy Jo schools us on these so-called “talking” gorillas, and Jeff pitches the Gorilla Workout!

Congo stars Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson, Dylan Walsh, Grant Heslov, Joe Don Baker, Bruce Campbell, John Hawkes, Delroy Lindo, Joe Pantaliano, and Tim Curry; directed by Frank Marshall


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01/08/2022

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On this month’s Patreon-exclusive episode, we’re looking at who almost starred in the Spielberg classic Jaws in a watch-along commentary! Which Godfather actor turned down a role? Which musical theatre star was up for Hooper? And how was the original plan to TRAIN an ACTUAL SHARK?? Also – bada bing – It’s the sequel you never knew you wanted but can’t possibly live without: The Sopranos vs Jaws!

Jaws stars Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Murray Hamilton, and Lorraine Gary; directed by Steven Spielberg

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26/07/2022

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To celebrate it’s 30th anniversary, we’re breaking down who almost starred in the pitch-black comedy Death Becomes Her! Which Oscar-nominee could have played Helen? Who was cast as Ernest but dropped out over a pay dispute? And what’s the announced musical adaptation going to look like? Also – Amy Jo gives a dramatic reading from Sweet Bird of Youth, Jeff goes on a Michael Caine deep dive, and it’s Nick Nolte like you’ve never seen him before: massive musical theatre buff!

Death Becomes Her stars Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, Isabella Rossellini, Ian Ogilvy, and Sydney Pollack; directed by Robert Zemeckis
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19/07/2022

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This week we’re joined again by the hosts of Poor Unfortunate Podcast, Conor Perkins and Caroline Aimetti to break down the casting of Disney’s EXTREMELY 90s take on Hercules! Which comic legend was originally cast as Hades but replaced after having already recorded all his lines? Which Oscar-winning director auditioned for Phil? How different would the music have been if they’d gotten their original choice to play the Muses? And Zeus SWEARS he’s never been to this Ho***rs before! Also – category is: Column Couture!

Hercules stars Tate Donovan, Susan Egan, James Woods, Barbara Barrie, Hal Holbrook, Matt Frewer, Bobcat Goldthwait, Rip Torn, Lillias White, Roz Ryan, LaChanze, Cheryl Freeman, Vanéese Y. Thomas, and Danny DeVito; directed by Ron Clements and John Musker

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Videos (show all)

Patreon Exclusive: Footloose (PREVIEW)
Episode 109 - Bridget Jones’s Diary
Episode 108 - It’s a Wonderful Life
Episode 107 - Matilda
Episode 106 - Boogie Nights
Patreon Exclusive: The Muppet Christmas Carol (PREVIEW)
Episode 105 - The Bodyguard
Episode 104 - Splash
Episode 103 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Episode 102 - John Wick
Patreon Exclusive: The Office (PREVIEW)
Episode 101 - Almost Famous