At the time of his casting , the script was unfinished , and so Brolin obtained a copy of Anson 's novel to read .
Brolin was hesitant when first offered the role of George Lutz .
At the time of George Lutz 's casting , the script was unfinished , and so Brolin obtained a copy of Anson 's novel to read .
Brolin was hesitant when first offered the role of George Lutz .