Fan Casting Burt Lancaster as R.J. MacReady in The Thing (1962)

nerdsquidssafehouse made this fan casting suggestion on August 10, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Burt Lancaster as R.J. MacReady in The Thing (1962)

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Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster (November 2, 1914 – October 20, 1994) was an American film actor noted for his athletic physique and distinctive smile (which he called "The Grin"). Later he took ro...
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The Thing (1962)

The Thing (1962)

by John W. Campbell
In remote Antarctica, a group of American research scientists are disturbed at their base camp by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. When they take in the dog, it brutally attacks both human bein...
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Burt Lancaster is known for his roles in The Leopard, Field of Dreams, and Judgment at Nuremberg. He has been suggested by fans for 176 roles on myCast, including Terence Fletcher in Whiplash (1974). Similar actors include James Stewart, Gregory Peck, and Marlon Brando. Burt Lancaster was suggested to play R.J. MacReady in The Thing (1962) by nerdsquidssafehouse. The Thing (1962) has 17 roles, including Director, Composer, and Clark.

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