Kirk Cameron --> Robert Downey Jr. --> Christian Slater --> John Cusack

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Trivia for
Say Anything...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098258/trivia

Director Cameron Crowe couldn't find the love song he wanted until he heard Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes". Gabriel asked to see part of the movie. Crowe had the production company send him an unfinished cut. Gabriel responded by saying he would let them use the song, as he liked the film. He was, however, wary about the part where the lead character overdosed at the end. It was then that Crowe realized that Gabriel had been sent a copy of Wired (1989) instead.

Kirk Cameron was nearly cast as Lloyd instead of John Cusack.

Robert Downey Jr. turned down the lead played by John Cusack.


Christian Slater auditioned for the role of Lloyd Dobbler but director Cameron Crowe was adamant about getting John Cusack. Also, there was a tie between Ione Skye and actress Jennifer Connelly for the role of Diane Court.