The 'Christopher Plummer Replaces Kevin Spacey' meme emerged in late 2017 following director Ridley Scott's unprecedented decision to cut Kevin Spacey from the finished film 'All the Money in the World' and reshoot his scenes with Christopher Plummer. The internet quickly latched onto the speed and efficiency of the replacement, turning it into a trope where Plummer is inserted into other famous roles or real-life controversies. It represents the ultimate 'upgrade' or 'fix,' symbolizing the erasure of a problematic figure in favor of a universally respected veteran actor. The meme is widely used to joke about casting changes, historical revisions, and the idea that Plummer could play any role better than the original.