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THE REWATCHABLES FIELD GUIDE · VOL. 02
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Cast & characterscastingA bespoke category preserved exactly as it appeared in the transcript-derived ledger.14episodes79% resolved
- Calls logged
- 14
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- 5
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- 6
- Left open
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- First logged
- Jan 11, 2017
- Latest logged
- Jul 27, 2026
THE TRANSCRIPT REGISTER
11 winners on file
- Apparent consensusJul 27, 2026 · ~1:24:00Obsession · 2025Andy Richter as the music-store dad / a comic supporting type for that roleEpisode
They frame the supporting dad role as an Andy Richter-type part and settle on that casting lane.
- Apparent consensusOct 20, 2025 · ~1:04:00Quiz Show · 1994Barry Levinson as Jack BarryEpisode
They discussed several possibilities, but Levinson, appearing in the film, emerged as the best-matching casting callout.
Runner-up · Young Russell Crowe as Rob Morrow / Tim Robbins in the Van Doren role - DeclaredMay 12, 2025 · ~48:00Death Wish · 1974yesEpisode
They decide the assault sequence needed better handling and that the movie's intimate violence was poorly staged.
- DeclaredApr 23, 2024 · ~1:12:00Hardcore · 1979Season Hubley as NikkiEpisode
They discussed several recasting options but treated Season Hubley as the key successful casting choice in the movie.
Runner-up · Melanie Griffith - DeclaredMar 12, 2024 · ~1:20:00Risky Business · 1983Nancy CopperEpisode
They praise the casting, especially for getting Joey Pants as Guido and building a very strong ensemble around him.
- Apparent consensusSep 19, 2023 · ~1:28:00A Bronx Tale · 2003Chazz Palminteri as CEpisode
When they revisit who truly carries the film, the conversation circles back to Palminteri’s central performance.
Runner-up · none clear - Apparent consensusJul 20, 2023 · ~1:52:00And Justice For All · 1979Uncle Junior / Thomas WaitesEpisode
The same actor is effectively singled out again for his memorable two-scene presence.
- Apparent consensusApr 4, 2023 · ~2:08:00He Got Game · 1998Samuel L. JacksonEpisode
They settle on Samuel L. Jackson as the best replacement-style casting idea, while noting Big Time should stay untouched.
Runner-up · no change / keep Big Time - Left openMay 3, 2022 · ~56:00Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery · 1997No clear winner recordedEpisode
The hosts mainly talk through casting near-misses rather than naming a single definitive alternative cast winner.
Runner-up · none - DeclaredAug 6, 2020 · ~48:00Teen Wolf · 1985james hampton as coach finstockEpisode
Bill explains that James Hampton was initially considered for Coach Finstock but became Scott's father after Fox suggested him for the role.
- Apparent consensusJul 21, 2020 · ~1:04:00The Conjuring · 2013John Hamm as the Ron Livingston roleEpisode
They imagine the dad role as a better fit for John Hamm, with Chris Bauer offered as another darker, more mysterious option.
Runner-up · Chris Bauer - DeclaredApr 19, 2019 · ~1:20:00Field of Dreams · 1989Amy MadiganEpisode
The room ultimately chooses Amy Madigan for the casting category after discussing several performances.
Runner-up · Beulah - Left openDec 18, 2018 · ~56:00Con Air · 1997No clear winner recordedEpisode
The alternate-casting hypothetical is debated, but the group does not settle on a clear better version.
Runner-up · Michael K. Williams - Left openJan 11, 2017 · ~32:00Any Given Sunday · 1999No clear winner recordedEpisode
The discussion surveys the ensemble and memorable bits of casting, but it never clearly crowns a single casting winner.