wanna help with my west wing race!swap casting?

[lirazel]

I'm really pleased with everyone I've cast so far, but there are two people I just can't find the right person for. It's really annoying.

I need someone to play Leo who can play grumpy old man but also have warmth and humor and dignity like John Spencer. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO FIND SOMEONE.

I also need someone for Danny, and I also CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHO TO CAST.

Oh, and they need to be people who might realistically be on television. So no suggestions of Morgan Freeman, as much as I love him, okay?

Do y'all have any thoughts? Any thoughts at all?

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[gingerwall.livejournal.com]

Robert Guillaume? (Known to me as Isaac from Sports Night).

He's already worked with Sorkin, so it's a realistic choice. And he's good at playing the hard-ass old-man boss who really has a heart of gold and cares about his people, and negotiates difficult politics with integrity.

I know he had some health problems while they were filming the end of SN, but according to IMDB he's been working lately, so I assume he got better.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

OH THAT IS AN EXCELLENT SUGGESTION.

Up till now I was sort of leaning towards Ron Glass, but OMG I think I may have found my Leo. THANK YOU!

[gingerwall.livejournal.com]

Hehe! No problem. My knowledge of TV actors is limited, so I'm glad I could help this time. :)

He is pretty perfect for the part.