In the discussion (14)
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- Burt Lancaster and Laurence Olivier were considered for Vito Corleone. — Bill Simmons
- Marlon Brando’s contested casting and screen test are recounted. — Sean Fennessey
- George C. Scott is discussed as a possible Vito. — Sean Fennessey
- Mia Farrow auditioned for Kay. — Bill Simmons
- Warren Beatty was considered for Michael and around directing. — Bill Simmons
- Jack Nicholson was considered for Michael. — Bill Simmons
- Ryan O’Neal was Robert Evans’s preferred Michael. — Bill Simmons
- Robert Redford was considered for Michael. — Bill Simmons
- Dustin Hoffman auditioned. — Bill Simmons
- Martin Sheen auditioned. — Bill Simmons
- James Caan tested for Michael and Tom before moving to Sonny. — Bill Simmons
- Carmine Caridi was originally slated for Sonny. — Bill Simmons
- Robert De Niro left the Paulie role for The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight. — Bill Simmons
- Sylvester Stallone unsuccessfully auditioned for Paulie and Carlo. — Bill Simmons