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Whose Role Is It Anyway? Trivia Quiz

Before some top actors went on to achieve fame in their films, others were offered the part first. This is a quiz about those who didn't get the roles.

A multiple-choice quiz by kristian88. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
kristian88
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
126,087
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
803
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Question 1 of 10
1. Before Harrison Ford was chosen for the role of Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark", somebody else was approached first for it. Who? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The role of Maxim in "Rebecca" went through many casting thoughts and ideas including Leslie Howard, Ronald Colman and William Powell. Who eventually got the part, and an Oscar nomination to boot?

Answer: (Two words: Both names of just surname)

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Question 3 of 10
3. Before Arnold Schwarzenegger was given the role in this film, studio bosses offered the role to former American football player, O.J. Simpson. Which film? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Jack Nicholson won his first Oscar for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" but he was actually the third choice for the role. After his film star son obtained financial backing for the film, who was it that was initially considered too old for the part? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Did "Murder, She Wrote" star Angela Lansbury turn down the role of the nurse, played by Louise Fletcher, in "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"?


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Question 6 of 10
6. Name the film: Ida Lupino was brought from the UK to play the title role but was never used. The part eventually went to Charlotte Henry. The film also starred W.C.Fields, Cary Grant, Gary Cooper and Ned Sparks (as a caterpillar).

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 7 of 10
7. Still one of Eddie Murphy's best roles was Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop". The role was actually tailored for which actor, before he passed up on the opportunity? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. For the three leading roles in one of his films, Alfred Hitchcock wanted Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck and Harry Carey. All refused or were unavailable and the film was made with Robert Cummings, Priscilla Lane and Otto Kruger. Which film? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. When Leonardo DiCaprio announced his interest in playing Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho", the leading man and director quit the film. Mary Harron was the director. Who was the actor? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. The sprawling epic "Lawrence of Arabia" starred Peter O'Toole as the title character. But which actor was first approached, who subsequently turned down the role? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Before Harrison Ford was chosen for the role of Indiana Jones in "Raiders of the Lost Ark", somebody else was approached first for it. Who?

Answer: Tom Selleck

 Selleck was tied up with his TV series "Magnum" and couldn't agree to a deal between the two and so, reluctantly, the studio bosses went with Ford.
2. The role of Maxim in "Rebecca" went through many casting thoughts and ideas including Leslie Howard, Ronald Colman and William Powell. Who eventually got the part, and an Oscar nomination to boot?

Answer: Laurence Olivier

Joan Fontaine was sixth choice for the second Mrs de Winter behind Anne Baxter, Margaret Sullavan, Loretta Young, Vivien Leigh and Olivia de Havilland. Fontaine also got an Oscar nomination.
3. Before Arnold Schwarzenegger was given the role in this film, studio bosses offered the role to former American football player, O.J. Simpson. Which film?

Answer: The Terminator

 O.J. appeared in a few movies, most notably were the "Naked Gun" series of films, in which he portrayed the unfortunate character Nordberg.
4. Jack Nicholson won his first Oscar for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" but he was actually the third choice for the role. After his film star son obtained financial backing for the film, who was it that was initially considered too old for the part?

Answer: Kirk Douglas

 Kirk Douglas had starred in the Broadway show, but by the time his son, Michael, had found financial backing, they considered Kirk too old. The studio offered the part to James Caan but he rejected and finally Nicholson was plumped for.
5. Did "Murder, She Wrote" star Angela Lansbury turn down the role of the nurse, played by Louise Fletcher, in "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"?

Answer: Yes

Anne Bancroft and Ellen Burstyn also turned down the role. Louise Fletcher went on to win an Oscar for her role.
6. Name the film: Ida Lupino was brought from the UK to play the title role but was never used. The part eventually went to Charlotte Henry. The film also starred W.C.Fields, Cary Grant, Gary Cooper and Ned Sparks (as a caterpillar).

Answer: Alice in Wonderland

 W.C.Fields played Humpty Dumpty, Cary Grant played Mock Turtle and Gary Cooper played the White Knight.
7. Still one of Eddie Murphy's best roles was Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop". The role was actually tailored for which actor, before he passed up on the opportunity?

Answer: Sylvester Stallone

 The film was released in 1984 and also starred Judge Reinhold and Steven Berkoff. The film was one of the top-grossing films of that year.
8. For the three leading roles in one of his films, Alfred Hitchcock wanted Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck and Harry Carey. All refused or were unavailable and the film was made with Robert Cummings, Priscilla Lane and Otto Kruger. Which film?

Answer: Saboteur

 The story of the film was written by, amongst others, Dorothy Parker. The film was released in 1942.
9. When Leonardo DiCaprio announced his interest in playing Patrick Bateman in "American Psycho", the leading man and director quit the film. Mary Harron was the director. Who was the actor?

Answer: Christian Bale

 When DiCaprio changed his mind Bale and Harron returned to create one of 2000's better films.
10. The sprawling epic "Lawrence of Arabia" starred Peter O'Toole as the title character. But which actor was first approached, who subsequently turned down the role?

Answer: Albert Finney

 The film won 4 Oscars and 4 BAFTAs. It starred Omar Sharif, Jack Hawkins, Claude Rains, Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness, Jose Ferrer and Anthony Quayle. It was directed by Oscar winner David Lean.
Source: Author kristian88

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Referenced Topics
Movies   Movies Grab Bag   Alfred Hitchcock   Alice in Wonderland   Harrison Ford   Jack Nicholson   Arnold Schwarzenegger   Raiders of the Lost Ark   Cary Grant   The Terminator   One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest   American Psycho   Leonardo DiCaprio   Eddie Murphy   Laurence Olivier   Beverly Hills Cop   Peter O'Toole   Rebecca   Lawrence of Arabia   David Lean  

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