<P> Verbinski cast James Gandolfini as Carl Hanratty, Ed Harris as Frank Abagnale, Sr., and Chloë Sevigny as Brenda Strong . Verbinski dropped out because of DiCaprio's commitment on Gangs of New York . Lasse Hallström was in negotiations to direct by May 2001, but dropped out in July 2001 . At this stage Harris and Sevigny left the film, but Gandolfini was still attached . Spielberg, co-founder of DreamWorks, offered the job of director to Miloš Forman, and considered hiring Cameron Crowe . During this negotiation period, Spielberg began to consider directing the film himself, eventually dropping projects such as Big Fish and Memoirs of a Geisha . Spielberg officially committed to directing in August 2001 . </P> <P> The search for Strong's portrayer lasted months but Amy Adams was eventually cast . Spielberg "loved" her tape and producer Walter F. Parkes commented that she was "as fresh and honest as anyone we'd seen," which was an important element in the role . Christopher Walken was cast as Frank Abagnale, Sr. following Parkes' suggestion . Martin Sheen played Roger Strong as he had "intimidating presence". Spielberg wanted a French actress to portray Paula Abagnale to stay true to the facts . He asked for the help of Brian De Palma, who was living in Paris and he did tests with several actresses such as Nathalie Baye . Spielberg had seen Jennifer Garner on Alias and wanted her to play a small role in the film due to her busy schedule . </P> <P> The original start date was January 2002, but was pushed to February 7 in Los Angeles, California . Locations included Burbank, Downey, New York City, LA / Ontario International Airport (which doubled for Miami International Airport), Quebec City and Montreal . The film was shot in 147 locations in only 52 days . DiCaprio reflected, "Scenes that we thought would take three days took an afternoon". Filming ran from April 25--30 in Park Avenue, just outside the Waldorf - Astoria Hotel . Production moved to Orange, New Jersey and returned to Brooklyn for bank and courthouse scenes . Shooting also took place at the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy International Airport . Quebec City was chosen for its European character and French feel . Place Royale, within Old Quebec, stands for Montrichard--the church in the background of the arrest scene is Notre - Dame - des - Victoires . Filming ended on May 12 in Montreal . </P> <P> The film's soundtrack was released on December 10, 2002 by DreamWorks Records . The original score was composed by John Williams . </P>

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