Who was considered for Raiders of The Lost Ark?
Jeff Bridges turned down an offer to play Indy.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Peter Coyote was considered for the role of Indiana Jones.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Willem Dafoe auditioned to play Indiana Jones.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Danny DeVito was supposed to get the part of Sallah in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Actor who got the part: John Rhys-Davies
Susan Dey auditioned to play Marion.
Actor who got the part: Karen Allen
Amy Irving was reportedly considered for the role of Marion.
Actor who got the part: Karen Allen
Tim Matheson (Otter from Animal House) was considered for the role of Indiana Jones.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Came very close to being signed to play Indiana Jones.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Nick Nolte turned down the role of Indiana Jones.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
Tom Selleck was originally pursued by Spielberg & Lucas to play Indiana Jones, but it conflicted with his agreement to do Magnum P.I.
Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford
John Shea was involved with the screen tests for the role of Indiana Jones.
Winger turned down the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Karen Allen
Sean Young tested for the role of Marion Ravenwood.
Actor who got the part: Karen Allen
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