John Hawkes was rumored for this role. Coming off his success in Winter's Bone , Hawkes would have brought a gritty, authentic realism to the skeptical friend who sees through the fog of the affair.
Originally played by a young Mickey Rourke, the 2010 "exclusive" choice was reportedly Ben Foster . Known for playing volatile, unpredictable characters, Foster was seen as the perfect update for the man who provides the literal fire for the plot. Why Haven't We Seen This Version? body heat 2010 cast exclusive
Here’s a dramatic and exclusive-style write-up centered on the — keeping in mind that the famous Body Heat is actually from 1981 (with Kathleen Turner and William Hurt). John Hawkes was rumored for this role
In the original, the role of the arsonist/cop friend was played by a gruff veteran. In 2010, they cast the electric . In the original, the role of the arsonist/cop
as “Detective Audrey Reese”
While the was largely assembled in development offices, the project eventually stalled. Industry insiders cite "creative differences" regarding the film's explicit nature. In 2010, the mid-budget erotic thriller was a dying breed, losing ground to big-budget superhero franchises and low-cost horror. The Legacy of the 2010 Casting