Turned down the role of the satirized billionaire in the George Cukor-directed musical co-starring Marilyn Monroe.
Turned down the role of the middleaged playboy in the romantic comedy drama directed by Billy Wilder.
Hitchcock and screenwriter Ernest Lehman considered Brynner for the role of the elegant, urbane spy in hot pursuit of "George Kaplan."
Director Robert Wise considered Yul Brynner for the role of Captain Von Trapp.
Did you know that Yul Brynner was not the only choice for these movies?
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