Steve McQueen turned down the role of Captain Willard. Reportedly the first actor to be offered the part.

Turned down the role of Bob in the influential and controversial Paul Mazursky-directed hit comedy.

McQueen was pursued to play opposite Diana Ross in THE BODYGUARD in 1977, but the project stalled and McQueen went to work on THE BOUNTY HUNTER.

McQueen was offered the role of Paul 'Fred' Varjak but had a previous commitment.

McQueen turned down the role of Julian Cook.

McQueen left the project supposedly because he could not get top billing over Paul Newman.

This movie was originally going to be an action film starring Steve McQueen. After McQueen died, his role went to Burt Reynolds and became a comedy.

Steve McQueen turned down the role of Roy Neary after being approached by Spielberg himself.

According to producers, the ideas was to create a sequel to Bullitt, but McQueen turned it down because he "did not do sequels." Subsequently, the script was retolled for Eastwood.

Considered for the role of fireman "Montag."

McQueen was considered to play Rambo.

Steve McQueen was offered the role of Detective Doyle.

Steve McQueen auditioned for the role of Tom Hagen.

Steve McQueen was considered for the role of Benjamin Braddock.

McQueen was turned down for the role of Jay Gatsby.

Considered for the lead role Chief Brody.

Steve McQueen was on a list of actors considered for the role of Johnny North.

Steve McQueen was very interested but told Robert Relyea "The problem with this script is the woman has a stronger role than the man."

Steve McQueen was originally going to do the film but had to leave over disagreements with the director William Friedken, who later regretted not casting McQueen.