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 Who was considered for The Wiz?

Bob Fosse
Bob Fosse was approached to direct, but passed.
Actor who got the part: Sidney Lumet

Stephanie Mills
Mills was the first choice for the role of Dorothy Gale by producer Berry Gordy as she had originated the role on Boradway but eventually Diana Ross campaigned so hard for the part that she won it.
Actor who got the part: Diana Ross

Alan Parker
Alan Parker was approached to direct, but passed.
Actor who got the part: Sidney Lumet

Herbert Ross
Approached to direct, but passed.
Actor who got the part: Sidney Lumet



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