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John O Donnell

Central Recasting

A Film Interviews , TV & Film and Film Reviews podcast

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About the show

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. 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. You can also follow us on these social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/recastsocial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@recastsocial https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591702151306 https://bsky.app/profile/recastsocial.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@Memory-tin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Newest episodes

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Ger Staunton

50 min

This episode is not for a fan of rulebooks. Comedian Ger Staunton helps me turn the comedy all the way up with his recasting of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. What role did he choose for former President of Ireland, Michale D Higgins? You’ll need to listen to find out. 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. You can also follow us on these social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/recastsocial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@recastsocial https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591702151306 https://bsky.app/profile/recastsocial.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@Memory-tin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CR ep4 Ghost Ship with Ciaran Grace

44 min

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/ 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. You can also follow us on these social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/recastsocial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@recastsocial https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591702151306 https://bsky.app/profile/recastsocial.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@Memory-tin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pulp Fiction with Ciaran Grace

46 min

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. You can also follow us on these social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/recastsocial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@recastsocial https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591702151306 https://bsky.app/profile/recastsocial.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@Memory-tin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All episodes

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Ger Staunton

50 min

This episode is not for a fan of rulebooks. Comedian Ger Staunton helps me turn the comedy all the way up with his recasting of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. What role did he choose for former President of Ireland, Michale D Higgins? You’ll need to listen to find out. 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. You can also follow us on these social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/recastsocial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@recastsocial https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591702151306 https://bsky.app/profile/recastsocial.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@Memory-tin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CR ep4 Ghost Ship with Ciaran Grace

44 min

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/ 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. You can also follow us on these social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/recastsocial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@recastsocial https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591702151306 https://bsky.app/profile/recastsocial.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@Memory-tin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pulp Fiction with Ciaran Grace

46 min

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. You can also follow us on these social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/recastsocial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@recastsocial https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591702151306 https://bsky.app/profile/recastsocial.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@Memory-tin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Trouble In Little China With Deirdre Flynn

47 min

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. You can also follow us on these social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/recastsocial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@recastsocial https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591702151306 https://bsky.app/profile/recastsocial.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@Memory-tin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recasting Jaws with Risteard Cooper

43 min

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. You can also follow us on these social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/recastsocial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@recastsocial https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591702151306 https://bsky.app/profile/recastsocial.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@Memory-tin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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