Roles turned down by John Cleese:
John Cleese turned down the role of Cogsworth, according to IMDB.
Actor who got the part: David Ogden-Stiers
John Cleese turned down the role of Peter Fallow.
Actor who got the part: Bruce Willis
John Cleese was considered for the role of Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Due to conflicting schedules, Cleese had to pass up the offered role of "Count DeMonet"
Actor who got the part: Harvey Korman
Cleese' name appears on numerous publicity photos for the film, but is not in the final theatrical release.
Actor who got the part: Unknown
John Cleese was considered for the role of Brian Cohen,but opted for the choice of playing multiple roles instead.
Actor who got the part: Graham Chapman
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