Caan passed on the chance to play “Mac” because he wasn’t sure of the directors vision, and the prospect of a film taking place within just 4 walls was intimidating. It didn’t seem to be an issue for Jack Nicholson! He earned himself an Oscar for his work.
There is a bit of discrepancy behind the story as to whether Davis was actually offered the role and gave it up ,or if she was just hotly pursuing it and was passed over. Either way, we know that Bette had recently wrapped filming for Jezebel, another movie where she played a southern belle, and hoped to add Scarlet O’Hara to her resume.
Julia Roberts declined the lead role in The Blind Side in favor of a role in the eventual flop, Valentine’s Day.
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