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Roles turned down by James Caan:
First choice to play Col. Lucas (Harrison Ford) but he wanted too much money.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
James Caan was considered for the role of Deckard.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Tested for the role of Ted.
Actor who got the part: Elliott Gould
The studio considered Caan to play Roy Neary but he was too expensive.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
Caan was offered the role of Detective Doyle.
Actor who got the part: Gene Hackman
The role of the egocentric, pretentious NY actor was offered to Caan, a legend for turning down big roles in hit movies.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
Caan turned down the lead role in Kramer vs. Kramer because he reportedly thought the character was not interesting enough.
Actor who got the part: Dustin Hoffman
Turned down the chance to star in one of the most memorable and influential movies of the '70s.
Actor who got the part: Elliott Gould
Caan was considered for the role of McMurphy.
Actor who got the part: Jack Nicholson
George Lucas considered him to play Han Solo.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Unwisely turned down the lead role of Superman.
James Caan was turned down for the role of Travis Bickle.
Actor who got the part: Robert De Niro
Caan was considered for the role of Deacon.
Actor who got the part: Dennis Hopper
Did you know that James Caan was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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