Film Casting that Might Have Been for John Travolta and Richard Gere

I love movies. I think most people do. But sometimes when watching a film I find myself thinking "this actor isn't right for this role at all". Here are a few film roles that actors John Travolta and Richard Gere lost or passed on.

John Travolta

John Travolta is known as being the comeback kid. He's found superstar success many times only to turn around and lose it. Travolta is better known nowadays as a proponent of Scientology and a chooser of bad film roles.

American Gigolo- Travolta turned down the lead role that Richard Gere snapped up. This movie made Gere a heavy Hollywood player.

Apollo 13- Travolta was offered and turned down the role of Jim Lovell that was played by the very talented Tom Hanks. Can you hear it now "Mr. Caaarterrr we have a problem"?

Chicago- One thing that John Travolta is known for is being very light on his feet. He seemed like a natural to play the part of shady lawyer Billy Flynn. Travolta seemed to disagree and the role went to Richard Gere. I see a pattern emerging.

Donnie Brasco- Travolta was offered the role of Brasco after his Academy Award nominated role in Pulp Fiction. Travolta demanded more than the producers were willing to pay and the role went to Johnny Depp.

Forrest Gump- John Travolta actually turned down the role of Forrest Gump. The role went to Tom Hanks who won an Oscar for his efforts.

The Green Mile- According to Travolta himself he was offered the role of Paul Edgecomb but turned it down. Hanks once again snapped this role up. He wasn't nominated for an Academy Award but he should have been.

An Officer and a Gentlemen- Once again another brilliant choice by Travolta. Who knows how his career would have turned out if he had stared in this role instead of Richard Gere.