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Roles turned down by Jeff Bridges:
Jeff Bridges was considered for the lead role at one point.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks
Jeff was offered the part of Bobby Grady but turned it down because of salary.
Actor who got the part: John Laughlin
Jeff Bridges was considered for the lead role of William.
Actor who got the part: Matthew Modine
Jeff Bridges turned down the role of Hooper.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
The star was among the top actors considered for the leading role of the human sexuality research pioneer.
Actor who got the part: Liam Neeson
According to IMDB, Jeff Bridges was considered to play Oliver.
Actor who got the part: Ryan O'Neal
The role of Jack (Keanu Reeves) was originally written for Jeff Bridges.
Actor who got the part: Keanu Reeves
Bridges was considered for the role of Travis Bickle.
Actor who got the part: Robert De Niro
Jeff Bridges was considered for the role of Quaid.
Actor who got the part: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Terry Gilliam said in an interview on British TV that he had wanted to cast Jeff after working with him on Fisher King. The studio vetoed the idea.
Actor who got the part: Bruce Willis
Did you know that Jeff Bridges was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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