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Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack


If this movie were made in modern times (at least within the last 10 years) I feel like Leonardo DiCaprio would play Jack pretty well. Something about Jack Nicholson in this movie reminds me of DiCaprio, and I feel as though audiences saw Jack Nicholson similarly to how modern audiences view Leonardo DiCaprio.

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IMO James McAvoy would make the perfect Jack Torrance, although I don't think any remake could actually top the original. It was remade in 1997. I never saw it.

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James McAvoy would make the perfect anything. And good for you that you didn't see the 1997 pile of poop. You never would have gotten over it had you watch that garbage. I still have PTSD from it.

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PTSD, that's adorable, but I hope you're over it soon and now I'm really glad I never watched it 🙂

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How about Christian Slater?

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He was still sweraing like a trioper.

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Michael B Jordan is today's choice for the role.

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lmao!

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