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Roles turned down by Christopher Walken:
Christopher Walken was considered to play Willy Wonka.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Christopher Walken was considered for the role of Father Lamont.
Actor who got the part: Richard Burton
Christopher Walken turned down the role of Seth Grecko.
Actor who got the part: George Clooney
Walken was offered the role of "Rico" but turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Armande Assante
Christopher Walken was originally scheduled to play the part of Jesus Christ, but the studio ended up pulling the plug on the project, delaying production for 10 years.
Actor who got the part: Willem Dafoe
Walken screen tested for the role of Oliver Barrett IV. He was actually director Arthur Hiller's preference but he was overridden by producer Robert Evans.
Actor who got the part: Ryan O'Neal
Christopher Walken turned down the role of Jack (the father).
Actor who got the part: Robert DeNiro
Christopher Walken was considered for the role of Jake Harris.
Actor who got the part: Val Kilmer
Walken was orgininally considered for the part of Death, when the film was going to be done in a darker tone.
Actor who got the part: Whoopi Goldberg
Was considered for the role of Jack Sparrow.
Actor who got the part: Johnny Depp
Christopher Walken turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Richard Gere
Before Anthony Perkins agreed to reprise his role in "Psycho", the producers wanted Christopher Walken.
Actor who got the part: Anthony Perkins
Walken turned down the role of Mr. Blonde.
Actor who got the part: Michael Madsen
Christopher Walken turned down a role in the film.
Considered for the role of Han Solo.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Walken turned down the role of Dave Kujan.
Actor who got the part: Chazz Palminteri
Christopher Walken was considered for the part of Avigdor in Barbra Streisand's film.
Actor who got the part: Mandy Patinkin
Did you know that Christopher Walken was not the only choice for these movies? (click to learn more)
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