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Steve McQueen was originally cast in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but rejected the role because Paul Newman received the primary role.

Posted on September 24, 2026 at 10:24:49 AM by el fuego (edited September 24, 2026 at 10:25:33 AM)

All things considered, I think Robert Redford worked out pretty well.

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ajs -- Towering Inferno is classic schmaltz. And you'll never see another movie w/ both Paul Newman and Steve McQueen... - By Cap September 24, 2026 at 10:06:10 AM
- Steve McQueen was originally cast in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but rejected the role because Paul Newman received the primary role. - By el fuego September 24, 2026 at 10:24:49 AM
- Yes you will, courtesy Nikos and his Hollywood AI pals - By ny1995 September 24, 2026 at 10:16:31 AM
  - Almost added "except for maybe from AI." But then I figured that the fact AI doesn't count goes w/o saying.* - By Cap September 24, 2026 at 10:20:11 AM
    - not around here it doesn't* - By ajs September 24, 2026 at 10:27:31 AM
- OK if totally unrealistic premise is classic schmaltz. Like the Poseidon Adventure...sure, the luxury liner will tip over and remain afloat... - By ajs September 24, 2026 at 10:12:05 AM
  - I remember seeing EARTHQUAKE with Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner in the theater when I was a kid (m) - By Spirit September 24, 2026 at 10:26:09 AM

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