03/02/2024
Our most recent episode was on the theme of Groundhog day. Naturally, the Bill Murray movie was brought up. Here's one of the questions, with the answer:
Before casting Bill Murray for the lead role in Groundhog Day, which other actor was the top choice?
Was it:
A.) Gary Busey
B.) Tom Hanks
C.) Bill Pullman
D.) Joseph Sommer
Correct answer: B. Tom Hanks. He was the first choice of director Harold Ramis, but was eventually passed over for Bill Murray as he was considered to be “too nice” to play a shallow, self-centered, jerk. Let's face it, the guy who's early career included Bachelor Party, and Big is just not believable as a total do**he.
Now you have another tidbit to bring up at work, for absolutely no reason.