Beatty was a leading contender for the role of "Benjamin Braddock."

Bergen auditioned for the role of Elaine in The Graduate.

Mike Nicoles offered the part of Mrs. Robinson to Doris Day. She refused due to the nude scene.

Turned down the role of "Elaine" because she did not wish to work at the time.

Turned down for role of Elaine Robinson in The Graduate.

Was considered by Mike Nichols for the role of "Mrs. Robinson."

William Goldman turned down a chance to write the screenplay, because he reportedly didn't understand the book.

Charles Grodin turned down the role of Benjamin Braddock because the money wasn't right.

Moreau was the first choice to play Mrs. Robinson.

Jack Nance was considered for the role of Benjamin Braddock right up until filming began.

Patricia Neal turned down the role of Mrs. Robinson around the time that she had her stroke.

Jack Nicholson was considered for the role of Benjamin Braddock.

Robert Redford turned Down The Lead Role Admitting Later That He Head No Regrets.

Burt Ward was the director's first choice, got the role after auditioning, but was locked into the Batman TV show and the studio producing the show wouldn't let him film the movie even though they weren't shooting episodes of Batman at the time.