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 Who was considered for The Last Tycoon?

Brigitte Bardot
According to "Sam Spiegel: The Incredible Life and Times of Hollywood's Most Iconoclastic Producer...," by Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni, Bardot turned down the role of Didi.
Actor who got the part: Jeanne Moreau

Jack Nicholson
Producer Sam Spiegel wanted Nicholson to play studio boss "Monroe Starr" but director Elia Kazan prevailed with the actor of his choice.
Actor who got the part: Robert DeNiro

Romy Schneider
Turned the role of the glamorous '30s movie star patterned after such stars as Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich.
Actor who got the part: Jeanne Moreau

Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd met with director Elia Kazan over lunch and reportedly made a bad impression when she tried to be humorous.
Actor who got the part: Ingrid Boulting



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