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Roles turned down by Richard Gere:
Richard Gere turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Bruce Willis
Richard Gere was considered for the role of Miles Massey.
Actor who got the part: George Clooney
Richard Gere was originally offered the Jackal role, but chose to play the good guy instead.
Actor who got the part: Bruce Willis
When 1982's Making Love was cast, top Hollywood actors Harrison Ford, Michael Douglas and Richard Gere allegedly turned down the male lead, afraid of being linked to a romantic gay drama.
Actor who got the part: Michael Ontkean
Gere was considered for the role of William Hayes.
Actor who got the part: Brad Davis
Director Bob Fosse decided at the last minute to cast another actor.
Actor who got the part: Eric Roberts
One of many actors to turn down the role of Judge Wakefield.
Actor who got the part: Michael Douglas
Richard Gere was the director's first choice to play Gordon Gekko.
Actor who got the part: Michael Douglas
According to Streisand's biography, Gere rejected the part of Avigdor, opposite Barbra Streisand who starred and directed.
Actor who got the part: Mandy Patinkin
Did you know that Richard Gere was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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