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Roles turned down by David Bowie:
Bowie was considered for the role of Joker.
Actor who got the part: Jack Nicholson
The singer-actor was considered to play the role of the heroine's shape-shifting brother.
Actor who got the part: Malcom Mcdowell
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was written with Mick Jagger and David Bowie in mind - after appearing together in the "Dancing in the Street" video.
Actor who got the part: Michael Caine
David Bowie was considered for the voice of Hades.
Actor who got the part: James Woods
Bowie was asked to play Captain Hook but turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Dustin Hoffman
Bowie was reportedly interested in playing the role of Elrond (Elf Lord).
Actor who got the part: Hugo Weaving
David Bowie was reportedly considered for the role of Long John Silver.
Actor who got the part: Tim Curry
David Bowie was a candidate for the role of the "Acid Queen" in the Who's Rock Opera "Tommy".
Actor who got the part: Tina Turner
Was considered for the villainous megalomaniac Max Zorin.
Actor who got the part: Christopher Walken
Did you know that David Bowie was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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