Burt Reynolds addressed some of the famous roles he has passed on while visiting Watch What Happens Live on Thursday.
Host Andy Cohen opened the segment by explaining that he would list some roles the actor is rumored to have turned down. Reynolds was then asked to explain his thought process for passing on the roles.
The first role in question was of Michael Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather. The part ultimately went to Al Pacino. Cohen noted that Reynolds explained in his memoir that Marlon Brando threatened to quit the iconic film if he was involved. “I was ...
Host Andy Cohen opened the segment by explaining that he would list some roles the actor is rumored to have turned down. Reynolds was then asked to explain his thought process for passing on the roles.
The first role in question was of Michael Corleone in the 1972 film The Godfather. The part ultimately went to Al Pacino. Cohen noted that Reynolds explained in his memoir that Marlon Brando threatened to quit the iconic film if he was involved. “I was ...
- 3/16/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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