Roles turned down by Terence Stamp:
Producers wanted him for the lead role, but he declined.
Actor who got the part: Michael Caine
Michelangelo Antonioni had selected him for the leading photographer role, cancelling him at the last minute.
Actor who got the part: David Hemmings
Joshua Logan, director, had him in mind for one of the leading roles. Terence turned it down.
Actor who got the part: David Hemmings
Stamp was considered for the role of Guy Montag, but declined when he learned Julie Christie would be in a double role, thus overshadowing him.
Actor who got the part: Oskar Werner
Considered for the role of John Ryder, but declined.
Actor who got the part: Rutger Hauer
Stamp has said that he regrets turning down the role of Harmonica.
Actor who got the part: Charles Bronson
He stepped down from his role saying "Actors prefer to work with actors."
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