And Almost Starring

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring 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       Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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         Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com   

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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       Follow the Podcast: On Patreon: patreon.com/andalmoststarring On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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             Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   On this week's listener request episode, we're celebrating Hanksgiving by breaking down who almost starred in the movie Splash! Which 70s sex 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       Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   This week, we're looking at all the actors who almost starred in the 1971 musical/fantasy Willy 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!   Willy 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   Follow the Podcast: On Patreon: patreon.com/andalmoststarring On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring 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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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     Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com     www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   Follow the Podcast: On Patreon: patreon.com/andalmoststarring On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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 Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring 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   On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring 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, Shota Saito, Brie Larson, Mae Whitman, Brandon Routh, Chris Evans, and Thomas Jane and Clifton Collins Jr as the Vegan Police; directed by Edgar Wright   On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com   

Follow the Podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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 On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com   

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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! For those who need to stop of restart the commentary, the sync starts at Timecode: 00:02:12 of this audio track, matched up to 00:00:00 of the film's timecode. On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com   

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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 On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com   

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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 Cumming 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 Cumming; directed by Steve Antin Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring 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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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     Follow the podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow our Patreon at Patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com

Join our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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 Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com

Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/andalmoststarring   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 Hooters 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   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Join our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring On this week's listener request episode, we're looking at everyone who almost starred in the delightful Terry Gilliam adventure/fantasy Time Bandits! Which future Gilliam star turned down Evil Genius? Which Oscar-winner was cast as Mrs. Ogre but had to drop out when she broke her leg? What would the proposed 90s sequel have looked like? And how gloriously bananas is that ending?? Also – we debate whether Sean Connery is recognizable by his gams alone, and Jeff goes on a furious rant against Garfield! Time Bandits stars Craig Warnock, David Rappaport, Kenny Baker, Malcolm Dixon, Mike Edmonds, Jack Purvis, Tiny Ross, Ian Holm, Sean Connery, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Shelly Duvall, Katherine Helmond, Peter Vaughan, and David Warner as Evil Genius; directed by Terry Gilliam Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   We're delighted to welcome special guest Adina Verson (Only Murders in the Building) to chat about who almost starred in the 80s comedy Three Amigos! Who did Steve Martin have in mind when writing the roles of Dusty and Ned? Who did Steven Spielberg want for the Amigos when he considered directing? And why didn't they make that talking turtle an honorary Amigo? Also – Adina takes us behind the scenes of what it was like working with Steve Martin and Martin Short, and we pitch the Martin Short action franchise you never knew you needed but can't possibly live without!   Three Amigos stars Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short, Patrice Martinez, Alfonso Arau, Tony Plana, Phil Hartman, Jon Lovitz, and Joe Mantegna; directed by John Landis   Follow us on Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com   

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring On this month's Patreon exclusive episode, just in time for Love and Thunder, we're looking at everyone almost cast in Thor: Ragnarok! Which former James Bond turned down a role? Which comedy star was a fan favorite for Loki since the 90s? Which TV sci-fi star was the front-runner for the Hulk? And are we finally free from the clutches of Morbius?? Also – Amy Jo is forced to endure a (thunder and) lighting  round quiz on MCU trivia!   Thor: Ragnarok stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom ‘Sexy Gene Wilder' Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Anthony Hopkins, Mark Ruffalo, Tessa Thompson, Idris Elba, Karl Urban, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel House, Taika Waititi, Clancy Brown, and Jeff Goldblum as himself.   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring   June-a Davis Month comes to a close with the excellent A League of Their Own! Who was cast as Dottie but dropped when they learned Madonna would be in the film? Which Oscar-winner auditioned for ‘All the Way' Mae but couldn't play baseball well enough? And what would a potential musical League look like? Also – we marvel at the casting of Older Dottie and Jeff finds himself forever hounded by the specter of the film Newsies!   A League of their Own stars Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty, Rosie O'Donnell, Madonna, Megan Cavanagh, Tracy Reiner, Bitty Schram, Ann Cusack, Jon Lovitz, David Strathairn, Garry Marshall, Lynn Cartwright, and Bill ‘King of New York' Pullman Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow us on Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring June-a Davis month continues with the supremely silly swashbuckler Cutthroat Island aka: Slash ‘n Dash! Which Oscar-winning legend was considered for Morgan Adams? Who was cast as the male lead but dropped out last-minute after Geena Davis' role was expanded? And NOBODY could think of a better alternative to the “blow out his bottom” line?? Also – we workshop a better villain outfit for Langella's Uncle Dawg and try to get to the bottom of the great V-8 mystery!   Cutthroat Island stars Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin, Stan Shaw, Rex Linn, Patrick Malahide, George Murcell, Christopher Masterson, and Harris Yulin Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com

Join our Patreon at patreon.com/andalmoststarring June-a Davis Month continues with the kick-ass and ridiculous The Long Kiss Goodnight! Which future talk show host auditioned for the villainous Timothy? What would the proposed sequel have looked like? And how did Samuel L Jackson not die seventeen different times? Also – it's the one thing this movie is lacking: Charly Baltimore vs. Matilda's Principal Trunchbull!   The Long Kiss Goodnight stars Geena Davis, Samuel L Jackson, Craig Bierko, Yvonne Zima, David Morse, and Brian Cox; directed by Renny Harlin     Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Follow us on Patreon at: patreon.com/andalmoststarring Our June-a Davis Month kicks off with the delightfully campy comedy-musical Earth Girls are Easy! Which brat-pack regular turned down Valerie? Which two actors in the film wound up swapping roles with each other? And who else clocked that vegetable oil standing in as sensual oil? Also – Jeff gets a bad case of wig blindness, and we go down a Corey Feldman-centric IMDB user review wormhole!   Earth Girls are Easy stars Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans, Julie Brown, Charles Rocket, Michael McKean, and Angelyne; directed by Julien Temple     Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com   

For our first Patreon-exclusive episode, we're breaking down the casting of David Cronenberg's The Fly in a watch-along commentary! Which action icon turned down Veronica after she was disturbed by the script? And which black market keeps selling Seth all these baboons?? Also – it's Amy Jo's first time seeing this movie, so you know what that means: plenty of horrified shrieking!   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com

On this week's show, we're looking at everyone almost cast in the 2004 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera! Which pop singer desperately wanted to play the Phantom? Which Oscar-winning musical star was offered Christine but had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts? And why did they give Raoul a Wes Anderson wig?? Also – Jeff and Amy Jo break down their varied experiences with the musical which for a young Jeff nearly involved Rosie O'Donnell!   The Phantom of the Opera stars Emmy Rossum, Gerard Butler, Patrick Wilson, Miranda Richardson, Ciarán Hinds, Simon Callow, Jennifer Ellison, and Minnie Driver; directed by Joel Schumacher   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

On this week's episode, we're traveling back to the 80s to break down everyone who almost starred in the HS classic The Breakfast Club! Which double Oscar-winner was up for both Claire and Allison? Which comedy legend was cast as the janitor but got replaced when he decided to play him as a heavily bearded Russian? What would the proposed sequels have looked like? And did this movie really invent the phrase ‘Eat my shorts'? Also – it's the Wet Hot American Summer/Breakfast Club mashup that you never asked for but can't possibly live without!   The Breakfast Club stars Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall, John Kapelos, and Paul Gleason; directed by John Hughes Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

On this week's episode, we're looking at who almost starred in the stunning Best Picture-winner Amadeus! Which rock star auditioned for Mozart? Which 70s sex symbol was considered for Salieri? And is this the Two Truths and Some Guy game that breaks Amy Jo for good?? Also – we find ourselves back on Faeire Tale Theatre Watch, and Judy Garland want to know: “How do you do it?”   Amadeus stars F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Roy Dotrice, Simon Callow, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, and Cynthia Nixon as Lorl; directed by Milos Forman   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

On this week's episode, Jeff and Amy Jo are tackling one of their favorite films: The Shawshank Redemption! Who did Rob Reiner want for the leads when he considered directing? Which double-Oscar winner had to turn down Andy due to scheduling conflicts? And what's the deal with putting Andy's wife and the golf pro on the back of the VHS box? Also – we go gaga over those delicious Morgan Freeman Narration Nuggets and Jeff continues his vendetta against Forrest Gump! The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, Mark Rolston, and James Whitmore as Brooks; directed by Frank Darabont   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

We're thrilled to be joined this week by actor/singer/songwriter Robyn Cage to help us break down everyone almost cast in the epic actioner Mad Max: Fury Road! Which Fast and Furious actor read for Furiosa? Which rapper was up for Max but would only do the movie if they filmed in his hometown? And were we the only ones on Miss Giddy Watch? Also – we pitch the sure-to-be hit Broadway Musical: Furiosa!   Mad Max: Fury Road stars Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Josh Helman, Nathan Jones, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Riley Keough, Abbey Lee, Courtney Eaton, John Howard, Richard Carter, Megan Gale, Melissa Jaffer, and Iota as The Doof Warrior   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

On this week's episode, we're looking at everyone almost cast in the hilarious 1981 comedy Arthur! Which actor was originally cast in the titular role but replaced by Dudley Moore after the success of 10? Which sci-fi icon was meant to play Hobson? And why was Liza dressed like a concession stand in her first scene? Also – we pitch the Dudley Moore-starring Lord of the Rings movie you can't possibly live without!   Arthur stars Dudley Moore, Liza Minelli, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jill Eikenberry, Stephen Elliot, Ted Ross, Barney Martin, and John Gielgud; directed by Steve Gordon   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Just in time for Nic Cage-as-Nic Cage in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, we're looking back at one of Cage's earliest films: the delightful rom-com Moonstruck! Which double Oscar-winner was Cher's role originally written for? Which Scorsese leading man auditioned for Ronny only for the director to say he had no style? And is this top to bottom the best casting of a film we've covered so far? Also – we debate whether or not we could take Cage in a fight and learn which bananas movie Cage did as a direct result of having made Moonstruck!   Moonstruck stars Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia, Danny Aiello, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., and John Mahoney; directed by Norman Jewison     Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

We're thrilled to welcome our guest, writer and actor Malka Wallick, to help us break down who almost starred in the 90s cultural epic Titanic! Which 80s child star told Cameron that she'd be miscast as Rose? Which indie-darling turned down the audition for Jack? Which country star almost played Molly Brown? And how did Jeff make it 25 years without seeing this movie? Also – we create a Pauly Shore-inspired vocal warmup and attempt to figure out what in the world a “regular phone friend” is!   Titanic stars Kate Winslet, Leonardo Dicaprio, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, Bill Paxton, David Warner, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, and Victor Garber; directed by James Cameron Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

For our first episode back, we're looking at who almost starred in the delightful 90s Shakespeare riff 10 Things I Hate About You! Which sitcom star almost landed Patrick? Which Oscar-nominee was forced to pass on Kat because her mother hated the script? And why couldn't we get 500% more Allison Janney writing erotica? Also – Amy Jo talks about her high school's cowboy clique the Ropers and Jeff posits a theory about the Zodiac killer being a kleptomaniac monkey all along!   10 Things I Hate About You stars Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, David Krumholtz, Andrew Keegan, Susan May Pratt, Gabrielle Union, Larry Miller, Daryl ‘Chill' Mitchell, and Allison Janney   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com 

Hey listeners!   Amy Jo and Jeff will be coming back this April with some brand new episodes! We've got a ton of fun stuff lined up that we can't wait to share with you. And don't forget, if you have a movie you want us to breakdown the casting of, e-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com and let us know!!   www.andalmoststarring.com

Happy 2022, listeners! See you (at some point) in the new year!   Have a movie you'd love for us to recommend? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com and let us know! Follow us on insta @andalmoststarring www.andalmoststarring.com

For our final episode of the year, we're joined again by Amy Jo's brother, comedian Aaron Jackson, to break down the casting of the holiday classic Home Alone! Which double Oscar-winner turned down Harry? Which sitcom star had a murderous take on Uncle Frank? And what's the deal with that random dog door? Also – we attempt to unravel the McAllister family tree and pitch the Hawaii-set Home Alone sequel: Home Aloha! Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard, Roberts Blossom, Gerry Bamman, Ken Hudson Campbell, and John Candy as Gus Polinski: Polka King of the Midwest; directed by Chris Columbus   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com   

With No Way Home coming out next week, we're looking back at all the actors considered for 2002's Spider-Man! Which potential Peter Parker did Sam Raimi say, “wouldn't even be allowed to buy a ticket”? Which future Joker was considered for a role? And how bananas would the Cannon Films version have been? Also – Jeff and Amy Jo talk about seeing the infamous Spider-Man musical and break down the nixed cameo that could have changed the face of superhero movies!   Spider-Man stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco, Cliff Robertson, Rosemary Harris, Elizabeth Banks, Joe Manganiello, Bruce Campbell, and J.K. Simmons; directed by Sam Raimi   Follow the Podcast: On Instagram: @andalmoststarring  Have a film you'd love for us to cover? E-mail us at andalmoststarring@gmail.com   www.andalmoststarring.com