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Who was considered for Rocky?
Hackman was considered for the role of Rocky Balboa.
Actor who got the part: Sylvester Stallone
Bette Midler turned down the role of Adrian.
Actor who got the part: Talia Shire
Professional boxer Ken Norton was set play Apollo Creed, but dropped out 2 days before shooting.
Actor who got the part: Carl Weathers
Producers offered Sly $150,000 to let Ryan O'Neal play Rocky but he refused (Sly wrote the movie).
Actor who got the part: Sylvester Stallone
The studio tossed Redford's name around for the role of Rocky.
Actor who got the part: Sylvester Stallone
Burt Reynolds was considered to play Rocky Balboa.
Actor who got the part: Sylvester Stallone
Susan Sarandon tested for the role of Adrian.
Actor who got the part: Talia Shire
Carrie Snodgress was considered for the role of Adrian.
Actor who got the part: Talia Shire
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