Death of a Sal

    
After reading the first act of "The Death of a Salesman" I knew exactly who I would cast in the roles of the two brothers. I feel that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck would do an excellent job of portraying these characters. The physical description of the brothers fits these two gentlemen to a tee. They are both strong and good-looking. I would love to see Ben Affleck play Biff. Ben could portray the character that was an all star in high school, the popular jock, and ladies man that just didn't seem to measure up after high school. He knows he wants to move out west and find a job on a ranch; however this is far from the life his dad wants for him. Matt Damon would do a wonderful job expressing the attitude of Happy. Even though, Happy is anything but, Matt would be able to show the many layers of this son. He lived in his brother's shadow all through high school and now that Biff has lost his way Happy's mediocre life has put him on top for a change. Neither of the men has lived up to their father's expectations for them. This has left both of the brothers with some major character flaws. Biff keeps taking things from the jobs he is working and Happy is too forceful with the ladies, and also has no morals when it comes to his relationships.
     After giving it some thought, I realized that the reason I liked Matt Damon for the role was in part because of outstanding job he did with his character in "Good Will Hunting". So it only makes sense that Robin Williams play his father. Robin Williams is best known for his comedy acting; however, he is an amazing dramatic actor also. Robin would be able to dwell deep into the depths of the father and what compels him to be the man he is. His strong desire to be successful and how that desire has lead him to lie to his family and cheat on his wife and has made his children feel like failures; even though he hasn’t achieved that success either.

     The role of the mother will be cast with Diane Keaton. She is a strong female and will be able to share with the audience not only the old fashion side of the wife that takes care of her husband, house, and children. She will also be able to show the strong silent side that knows that the husband is not telling her the truth about his sales number, but doesn't make him feel like less of a man. She does just the opposite and tells him that he is a wonderful provider, while staying strong for the family. Diane would be able to show that Linda is actually stronger than Willy.