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De Niro was originally going to be in the film, right?

posted 9 years ago by kbp-25959
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I'm not sure if that was just a rumor/presumption given his Scorsese background or if it was true. My question is if he was slated to play Costello, because personally I think he'd have been a better match for Queenan.

[–] akshayj001 9 years ago

Yes, he was offered this film but turned it down because he was busy with his directorial venture. And he was offered Queenan, not Costello.

Refer this website to get information about roles turned down by actors - http://www.notstarring.com/

[–] kbp-25959 8 years ago

I'm glad it was Queenan because I don't think De Niro can shout like Jack!

[–] Confection_Pictures 8 years ago

Would've loved to see two of the best actors of all time reunite.

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[–] kbp-25959 8 years ago

Would you be referring to them working together in The Last Tycoon?!

[–] Confection_Pictures 8 years ago

Yes! And it's not enough.

[–] kbp-25959 8 years ago

They should do another project like De Niro ended up doing with Pacino.

[–] Prismark10 8 years ago

Well Nicholson seems to have retired from acting.

It's that man again!!