CASTING ASPERSIONS: Suppose you'd cast Rod Steiger in your next film, and you just found out that his services would no longer be available. Instinctively, who would be your first choice to replace him?

Brando? The obvious candidate -- if only he'd stop being such a big crabby crybaby long enough to take your phone call. Or maybe Peter Boyle, who received excellent notices for his role in Monster's Ball. Failing that, there's always old reliable Charles Durning, or the avuncular, always-available Brian Dennehy.

No, no, no and no. Would you believe ... this guy?

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