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 Who was considered for The Pink Panther (1963)?

Ava Gardner
The ravishingly beautiful, tempestuous star accepted the role of "Simone Clouseau," but the producers refused to meet her personal and salary demands.
Actor who got the part: Capucine

Audrey Hepburn
Blake Edwards, who had just directed her in "Breakfast at Tiffany's", wanted her participation in the role of the Princess. Project fell apart.
Actor who got the part: Claudia Cardinale

Janet Leigh
Declined the role of "Simone Clouseau" because she had recently remarried.
Actor who got the part: Capucine

Peter Ustinov
Apparently Peter Ustinov turned down the role of Clouseau which was originally a minor part that Peter Sellers went on to play in the film (and the sequels!).
Actor who got the part: Peter Sellers



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