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 Roles turned down by Chevy Chase:

American Beauty
Chevy Chase turned down the lead role of Lester.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Spacey

American Gigolo
Didn't like the erotic nature of the film and claims that the part was largely rewritten at Richard Gere's request.
Actor who got the part: Richard Gere

Animal House
Director John Landis wanted to cast Chevy Chase as Otter, but he had a scheduling conflict.

The Bonfire of The Vanities
Chevy Chase turned down the role of Sherman McCoy.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

The Fabulous Baker Boys
Chevy Chase turned down an offer to star.

Forrest Gump
Chevy turned down the part because he thought the script was not good enough and claimed that Tom Hanks had the script tweaked.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

Splash
Chevy Chase turned down the lead role of Allen Bauer.
Actor who got the part: Tom Hanks

The Terminator
Turned down the role of The Terminator.
Actor who got the part: Arnold Schwarzenneger

Tootsie
Chevy Chase auditioned, but didn't get a part.






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