Eddie Egan, the real-life "Popeye Doyle," wanted Taylor for the role, but director William Friedkin eventually went with Gene Hackman.
After teaming with 'Tippi' Hedren in "The Birds", Director Alfred Hitchcock considered re-teaming them in "Marnie", but decided on Sean Connery instead after screenwriter Jay Presson Allen suggested him.
20th Century FOX considered Taylor for the lead role.
Did you know that Rod Taylor was not the only choice for these movies?
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