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Roles turned down by Bruce Willis:
Willis was to have played a down-on-his-luck hockey player in this comedy, but three weeks into filming (the year was 1997), he exercised his right as co-producer and fired everyone--including director Lee Grant--before shutting down production completely.
Bruce Willis was originally offered the role of Bernie. The character was later changed to a woman.
Actor who got the part: Whoopi Goldberg
Bruce Willis auditioned for the film Desperately Seeking Susan.
Actor who got the part: Aidan Quinn
Bruce Willis was considered to play the lead role but opted to do Die Hard.
Actor who got the part: Michael Douglas
Bruce Willis was considered for the role of Jack Lucas.
Actor who got the part: Jeff Bridges
Willis was considered to play Paul Brenner.
Actor who got the part: John Travolta
Willis was considered to play Chili Palmer (Travolta).
Actor who got the part: John Travolta
Bruce Willis turned down the lead role of Sam Wheat.
Actor who got the part: Patrick Swayze
Bruce was offered the chanced to play himself. He was sent script but didn't get back to director about it.
Actor who got the part: Will Smith
Willis was considered for the role of Creasy.
Actor who got the part: Denzel Washington
Bruce Willis was originally cast as Shang, Mulan's love interest.
Actor who got the part: B.D. Wong
Bruce Willis turned down a role in the film.
Bruce Willis turned down the role of Sands.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Willis auditioned for the role of Cadet Carey Mahoney.
Actor who got the part: Steve Guttenberg
Bruce Willis was reportedly offered the lead role but declined.
Bruce Willis turned down the lead role of Alonzo Harris.
Actor who got the part: Denzel Washington
Did you know that Bruce Willis was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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