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 Roles turned down by Robert Duvall:

The Godfather: Part III
Apparently wanted too much money to reprise his role as Tom Hagen. The role was rewritten as B.J.
Actor who got the part: George Hamilton

The Graduate
Robert Duvall was considered for the role of Benjamin Braddock.
Actor who got the part: Dustin Hoffman

In the Line of Fire
Robert Duvall was considered at one time to play the bad guy - Mitch Leary.
Actor who got the part: John Malkovich

Jaws
Was in competition for the part of Martin Brody.
Actor who got the part: Roy Scheider

Nashville
Offered the role of country singing star "Haven Hamilton."
Actor who got the part: Henry Gibson

Pride and Glory
The movie was originally to star Hugh Jackman, Mark Wahlberg, & Robert Duvall but was postponed after 9/11.

The Silence of the Lambs
Robert Duvall was considered for the role of Hannibal Lecter.
Actor who got the part: Anthony Hopkins

W.
Oliver Stone offered the part of Dick Cheney to Robert Duvall, but he turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss






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