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8. Orson Welles Wanted to Be Involved, But Was Turned Down

Legendary film director Orson Welles — the man best known for writing, directing, and starring in Citizen Kane — actively lobbied for the role of Don Vito Corleone. The famously rotund star even told Coppola that he’d be willing to lose a bunch of weight to take on the role. Coppola had to turn the man down, though, because he already had Brando in mind.

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