Roles turned down by Robert Duvall:
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
Robert Duvall was considered for the role of Benjamin Braddock.
Actor who got the part: Dustin Hoffman
Robert Duvall was considered at one time to play the bad guy - Mitch Leary.
Actor who got the part: John Malkovich
Was in competition for the part of Martin Brody.
Actor who got the part: Roy Scheider
Offered the role of country singing star "Haven Hamilton."
Actor who got the part: Henry Gibson
The movie was originally to star Hugh Jackman, Mark Wahlberg, & Robert Duvall but was postponed after 9/11.
Robert Duvall was considered for the role of Hannibal Lecter.
Actor who got the part: Anthony Hopkins
Oliver Stone offered the part of Dick Cheney to Robert Duvall, but he turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
Did you know that Robert Duvall was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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