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In cinema, "casting goes hard" refers to the legendary, almost accidental assembly of the film's lead talent:

: Hackman was far from the first choice for Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle. The role was offered to stars like Jackie Gleason, Peter Boyle, and James Caan before Hackman landed his first starring role, eventually winning an Oscar. [French Connection] Casting goes hard FRENCH WE...

: Fernando Rey , who played the villainous "Frog One," was cast by mistake. Director William Friedkin actually wanted Francisco Rabal, but the casting director contacted Rey instead. Rey turned out to be the perfect sophisticated foil to the film’s gritty tone. In cinema, "casting goes hard" refers to the

The fashion brand French Connection is known for campaigns that emphasize individuality and "fearless" storytelling: The French Connection (1971) - Casting the Film who played the villainous "Frog One