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 Who was considered for Slap Shot?

Nick Nolte
Could not learn to ice skate convincingly, so was rejected for the coach-player starring role by director George Roy Hill.
Actor who got the part: Paul Newman

Al Pacino
Lost out on the lead role of the coach-player because he thought director George Roy Hill "facetious" when he asked if he could ice skate.
Actor who got the part: Paul Newman



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