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 Who was considered for Lolita (1962)?

Marlon Brando
Legendary director Stanley Kubrick offered him the role of novelist Humbert Humbert.
Actor who got the part: James Mason

Cary Grant
Was appalled that the role of Humbert Humbert was offered to him and turned it down.
Actor who got the part: James Mason

Joey Heatherton
Legendary director Stanley Kubrick was frustrated by the father of Heatherton who refused to allow his daughter to star in the film.
Actor who got the part: Sue Lyon

Hayley Mills
Hayley Mills was offered the lead, but was advised to turn it down.
Actor who got the part: Sue Lyon

David Niven
Considered as a very likely candidate to play lecherous novelist Humbert Humbert.
Actor who got the part: James Mason

Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier refused the role of Humbert Humbert.
Actor who got the part: James Mason

Tuesday Weld
Turned down master director Stanley Kubrick's offer of the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Sue Lyon



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