Who was considered for Lolita (1962)?
Legendary director Stanley Kubrick offered him the role of novelist Humbert Humbert.
Actor who got the part: James Mason
Was appalled that the role of Humbert Humbert was offered to him and turned it down.
Actor who got the part: James Mason
Legendary director Stanley Kubrick was frustrated by the father of Heatherton who refused to allow his daughter to star in the film.
Actor who got the part: Sue Lyon
Hayley Mills was offered the lead, but was advised to turn it down.
Actor who got the part: Sue Lyon
Considered as a very likely candidate to play lecherous novelist Humbert Humbert.
Actor who got the part: James Mason
Laurence Olivier refused the role of Humbert Humbert.
Actor who got the part: James Mason
Turned down master director Stanley Kubrick's offer of the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Sue Lyon
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