Who was considered for The Bodyguard?
Proposed star Ryan O'Neal and Boorman worked together developing the project, for which Diana Ross was pursued as O'Neal's costar.
Actor who got the part: Lawrence Kasdan
Patti turned down this role, then it later went to Whitney Houston.
Actor who got the part: Whitney Houston
McQueen was pursued to play opposite Diana Ross in THE BODYGUARD in 1977, but the project stalled and McQueen went to work on THE BOUNTY HUNTER.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Costner
Ryan O'Neal was pursued to play opposite Diana Ross in THE BODYGUARD, but the project stalled and O'Neal went to work on THE DRIVER and THE MAIN EVENT.
Actor who got the part: Kevin Costner
Diana Ross was orginally cast for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Whitney Houston
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