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Roles turned down by Elvis Presley:
The producer wanted Elvis but could not get him due to his manager.
Actor who got the part: Peter Sellars
Elvis turned down the role of Brick.
Actor who got the part: Paul Newman
Elvis sought the role of John 'Joker' Jackson.
Actor who got the part: Tony Curtis
Elvis Presley was a fan of Mario Puzo's novel and wanted to play the part of Tom Hagen.
Actor who got the part: Robert Duvall
Elvis was supposed to play the character that leaves his hometown to make it big in New York.
Actor who got the part: Jon Voight
Elvis said he was up for a role in an interview, even though the claim was later disputed.
Elvis turned down the role of John Norman Howard.
Actor who got the part: Kris Kristofferson
One of the many challenging roles turned down by Elvis' manager who didn't want his client to play a shady character, cheating Elvis of the chance to play Tennessee Williams' drifter and Hollywood hopeful "Chance Wayne."
Actor who got the part: Paul Newman
Robert Mithcum tried to talk Elvis into a part. Colonel Parker vetoed due to salary.
Author Jacqueline Susann wanted Presley for the role of Tony Polar.
Actor who got the part: Tony Scotti
Elvis turned down the role of Bernardo. George Chakiris won an Oscar for the part.
Actor who got the part: George Chakiris
Elvis Presley was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Gene Wilder
MGM thought about Elvis for the lead but Hank William's widow did not want to take away from Hank's legacy.
Actor who got the part: George Hamilton
Did you know that Elvis Presley was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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