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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)  «   » 
 Who was considered for Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb?

Dan Blocker
Declined the role of Maj. T. J. "King" Kong because of the film's progressive politics.
Actor who got the part: Slim Pickens

Peter Sellers
Unable to play a fourth role in the film, Major T.J. Kong, due to a broken leg.
Actor who got the part: Slim Pickens

John Wayne
Did not respond to an offer to play Maj. T.J. "King" Kong in the anti-war masterpiece.
Actor who got the part: Slim Pickens



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