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Spielberg Said No to David Hasselhoff as Indiana Jones


David Hasselhoff

David Hasselhoff has heard the word, “No” a few times in his career. Here’s the word from the Hoff himself, from Parade:

I’ve had some big ‘nos,’ and they kind of threw me into a tailspin. The first was when I was up for Indiana Jones and Steven Spielberg turned me down. The next came when I was up for Superman and they passed. The latest big ‘no’ was when I brought Knight Rider back to NBC. They said, ‘We love the project, but we don’t think we want you starring in it.’ And I went, ‘Wow.’ I’m still part of it because I love NBC and I love the show.

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July 28, 2008   No Comments

30 Celebrities Who Didn’t Get the Part

Ben Affleck

We’ve been talking a lot lately about celebrities who passed up roles for some reason or another, but what about celebrities who tried out for roles and didn’t get the gig? Not all actors are just offered parts. Many audition or express interest and are turned down. Check out Glamorati’s list of 30 Celebrities Who Didn’t Get the Part.

Some you may be thankful for and some may surprise you.

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April 7, 2008   28 Comments