 Christopher McDonald (I) (qv) was originally cast in the role of  Abe, but the role was recast (due to a scheduling conflict) and  given to William Sadler (I) (qv) the day before Abes first scene  was to be shot. McDonald was shown on  _"Project Greenlight 2" (2003)_ (qv) coming to the set for a  wardrobe fitting mere hours before he was replaced.