^ I think the last recast thread in TNG was in September, which I linked to earlier in this thread.
In which case, I think a repost may be handy.
Beverly Crusher
- Michelle Pfieffer
Nobody mentioned her in the September thread. I'll admit that I'm very tempted to go with her too, but this is in spite of her lack of hotness and because of her roles as LouAnne Johnson in Dangerous Minds and Gillian Lewis in To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday. Strangely enough, she followed McFadden in being cast as Gillian for the film adaptation of the original play!
However, my preference is stated below, straight out from that thread.
Kate Pulaski
- Gates McFadden (just to fuck with your heads!!!)
Seeing her opposite someone like Michelle Pfeiffer would open eyes wide open. Unlike with Muldaur, I can state that McFadden has aged quite gracefully even very recently, and I can back this up.
While the name's not on the top of my head, I can think of only one person who can continue
and excel the gorgeous, hot, sexy, and smart legacy that was imparted upon the character of Dr. Crusher by Cheryl Gates McFadden. But, like the scenario with Pfeiffer, this would mean scrapping the redhead hair colour continuity.