![]() ![]() ![]() In hindsight, it’s not hard to see why Sony Pictures would want someone like Hill playing a character with so much time on screen. The decision came down in March 2010, with the report noting the change was made to give the movie a broader comedic appeal. ![]() Back when Steven Soderbergh was still attached to direct the sports drama, comedian-turned-actor Demetri Martin was cast as Paul DePodesta, the real-life figure on which the Brand character was later based. Jonah Hill was nominated for multiple awards, including an Oscar and Golden Globe, for his portrayal of Peter Brand in Moneyball, but the Superbad star wasn’t the first choice to play Brad Pitt’s on-screen assistant. Demetri Martin Was Initially Cast In The Role That Eventually Went To Jonah Hill ![]()
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