Podcast

Central Recasting

Film Interviews, Film Reviews, TV & Film

Central Recasting is the podcast that takes 20th century movies and recasts them with 21st century actors. Join John O'Donnell and his guests as they learn about classic films by debating who should star in them.

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Episodes
4
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
45 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

4 episodes, newest first

  1. CR ep4 Ghost Ship with Ciaran Grace

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    That's cheating! Due to a series of unfortunate events I didn't get a new episode recorded in the last fortnight. Luckily however I had the pilot episode in reserve for just such an occasion. Luckier still, it's a spooooooky movie and this is Halloween week.

    Thank you again to Ciaran Grace for his help in recasting. We broke the first rule of the pod by doing a movie trha was made after the year 2000, but hey, we got to hear how much the cast hated this movie, how real life sharks affected the production and Ciaran paints a picture of the Vikings Valhalla set.

    Get updates on Triptych the play at https://www.instagram.com/triptychtheplay/

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    44 min
  2. Pulp Fiction with Ciaran Grace

    Episode 3

    Show notes

    What does Marsellus Wallace look like in 2026? We discuss this, the Travoltaissance and Sam Jackson's sliding doors moment as we recast (some of) one of the greatest ensembles in cinema history.

    Get updates on Triptych the play at https://www.instagram.com/triptychtheplay/

    Please join the conversation on the groupchat of the FREE patreon tier, at https://www.patreon.com/cw/memorytin, where you can tell me if you would rather watch my guest’s cast, my cast or the original cast.

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    46 min
  3. Big Trouble In Little China With Deirdre Flynn

    Episode 2

    Show notes

    We asked a literature lecturer to pick a film to recast and she chose John Carpenter's BTILC. Find out which role was earmarked for Jackie Chan and more.

    Study under Deirdre at Mary Immaculate College: https://www.mic.ul.ie/faculty-of-arts/programme/ba-in-drama-and-english-mi010?index=0

    Please join the conversation on the groupchat of the FREE patreon tier, at https://www.patreon.com/cw/memorytin, where you can tell me if you would rather watch my guest’s cast, my cast or the original cast.

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    47 min
  4. Recasting Jaws with Risteard Cooper

    Episode 1

    Show notes

    We're going to need a bigger boat! Apres Match's Risteard Cooper brings all of his experience and a few of his impressions to the Tinema Memorriso to discuss Jaws. Listen out for his experiences of being directed by Christopher Nolan and being in a play with a young Michael Shannon.

    Catch Risteard on tour in Ireland between now and June 2027:

    https://www.risteardcooper.com/tour

    Please join the conversation on the groupchat of the FREE patreon tier, at https://www.patreon.com/cw/memorytin, where you can tell me if you would rather watch my guest’s cast, my cast or the original cast.

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    44 min