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Who was considered for The Terminator?
Reportedly turned down for the part of the Terminator.
Actor who got the part: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Henriksen was reportedly director James Cameron's original choice for the Terminator, even including early sketches drawn by the director himself.
Actor who got the part: Arnold Schwarzenegger
According to director James Cameron, Jennifer Jason Leigh narrowly missed out on the role of Sarah Connor to Linda Hamilton.
Actor who got the part: Linda Hamilton
Edward James Olmos was considered for the role of Lieutenant Traxler.
Actor who got the part: Paul Winfield
Director James Cameron originally had Arnold in mind to play Kyle Reese, but decided he was better suited to play the Terminator after their first meeting.
Actor who got the part: Michael Biehn
Passed over for the role of the terminator because producers feared he wouldn't be taken seriously as a killer.
Actor who got the part: Arnold Schwarzenegger
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