Although he had acquired the movie rights to Ira Levin's novel, the director-producer of such fun "gimmick" low budget horror movies of the '50s and '60s as "The Tingler" got rejected as the director because studio heads felt his reputation would tarnish "Rosemary's Baby."

One of the top contenders for the leading role but the material didn't interest her.

Turned down the role when director Roman Polanski's first choice, Tuesday Weld, refused to do a screen test.

Goldie Hawn was up for the role of Rosemary Woodhouse.

Turned down the chance to acquire Ira Levin's novel and, later, to direct the film version.

Robert Redford was considered for the lead role but opted to do Downhill Racer.

Turned down the lead role of Guy Woodhouse.

Wagner was offered the role of Guy Woodhouse but was making the show "It Takes a Thief" at the time, and the studio would not loan him out to make the film.

Tuesday Weld was considered for the lead role.