Who was considered for Jaws?
Timothy Bottoms was considered to play Hooper.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
Jeff Bridges turned down the role of Hooper.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
Was in competition for the part of Martin Brody.
Actor who got the part: Roy Scheider
Hackman was considered to star in Jaws.
Hayden was the first choice to play Quint.
Actor who got the part: Robert Shaw
Heston was considered to play Chief Brody.
Actor who got the part: Roy Scheider
Hoffman stated in an interview that Spielberg offered him a part in the film, presumably the Dreyfuss role.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
Kline was turned down for the role of Hooper.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
Lee Marvin turned down the role of Quint.
Considered for the lead role Chief Brody.
Actor who got the part: Roy Sheider
Paul Newman was considered for a role.
Robert Redford was considered for a role.
Vincent was considered for the role of Hooper.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
Jon Voight turned down the role of Hooper.
Actor who got the part: Richard Dreyfuss
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