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Roles turned down by Robert Wagner:
Wagner was considered for the role of the Sundance Kid.
Actor who got the part: Robert Redford
Robert Wagner was considered for the role of Benjamin Braddock.
Actor who got the part: Dustin Hoffman
Wagner was considered for the lead of Clint Reno.
Actor who got the part: Elvis Presley
Robert Wagner tested for the role of Jim. Ironically, he became Natalie Wood's husband in the real world, between 1957 and 1962 and again between 1972 and her death.
Actor who got the part: James Dean
Wagner was offered the role of Guy Woodhouse but was making the show "It Takes a Thief" at the time, and the studio would not loan him out to make the film.
Actor who got the part: John Cassavetes
Wagner was considered for the role of Charlie.
Actor who got the part: Stuart Whitman
Wagner was offered the lead role and turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Yul Brynner
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