Background
This was Lawrence Kasdan's first screenplay. The film was originally proposed in 1976 with Steve McQueen and Diana Ross in the leads, but negotiations fell through as McQueen refused to be billed second to Ross. It was proposed again in 1979, starring Ryan O'Neal and Ross again in the leads. The project fell through due to irreconcilable differences in the relationship between the two stars. Michael Keaton, Emilio Estevez, Val Kilmer, Alec Baldwin, Matthew Broderick, Robert Downey Jr., and Charlie Sheen were all considered for the part of Frank before Kevin Costner got the role. Costner stated that he based Frank Farmer on Steve McQueen; even cutting his hair like McQueen (who had died 12 years earlier). Olivia Newton-John, Pat Benatar, Madonna, Joan Jett, Deborah Harry, Janet Jackson, Cher, Liza Minnelli, Donna Summer, Terri Nunn, Kim Carnes, and Dolly Parton were all at some point considered for the role of Rachel Marron.
The 1920s Beverly Hills mansion and grounds featured in the film once belonged to William Randolph Hearst; they also featured in The Godfather (1972).
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