Producer Martin Bregman, in the book 'Scarface Nation', reveals that Close was the original chose for the role of Elvira, but he was dissastifed because he thought she would be "only half a hooker".

Sidney Lumet signed on at one point to direct but left the project because he didn't agree with all the aspects of Oliver Stone's script.

Edward James Olmos turned down a role in Scarface.

Brooke Shields was offered the role of Elvira Hancock, in a private interview with lead actor Al Pacino. However, her mother Teri Shields made her offer turned down, and Brooke starred in the lackluster movie "Sahara."

John Travolta turned down the role of Manolo Ray.