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 Roles turned down by Kevin Kline:

As Good as It Gets
Kline was attached to the film in early stages.
Actor who got the part: Jack Nicholson

Batman
Kevin Kline was considered to play Batman.
Actor who got the part: Michael Keaton

Body Heat
Was pursued for the role of the shady, horndog Florida lawyer.
Actor who got the part: William Hurt

Chicago
Kevin Kline was considered for the role of Billy Flynn.
Actor who got the part: Richard Gere

Death Becomes Her
Kevin Kline was originally cast as Ernest Menville. Bruce Willis replaced him.
Actor who got the part: Bruce Willis

Hook
Kline was actually cast as Peter Pan but backed out because of an over-extended commitment to the film Soapdish.
Actor who got the part: Robin Williams

Jaws
Kline was turned down for the role of Hooper.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss

Misery
Kevin Kline turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: James Caan

The Pink Panther
Had been mentioned to play the bumbling, conceited Inspector Clouseau but may have been considered less 'bankable' than other stars.
Actor who got the part: Steve Martin

Yentl
Kevin Kline was one of many actors considered for this film.
Actor who got the part: Mandy Patinkin






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