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 Who was considered for 48 Hrs.?

Gregory Hines
Eddie Murphy's part was origanlly to be played by Gregory Hines but Hines dropped out to do 'The Cotton Club'.
Actor who got the part: Eddie Murphy

Richard Pryor
Pryor was the first choice to play Reggie Hammond.
Actor who got the part: Eddie Murphy

Burt Reynolds
According to The Rough Guide To Cult Movies, Reynolds was considered for the role of Jack Cates.
Actor who got the part: Nick Nolte

Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke turned down the part of Jack Cates played by Nick Nolte. .
Actor who got the part: Nick Nolte

Sylvester Stallone
Stallone was considered for the role of Jack Cates.
Actor who got the part: Nick Nolte

Denzel Washington
Washington was supposedly considered to play Reggie Hammond (Eddie Murphy).
Actor who got the part: Eddie Murphy



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