Why The Godfather's Marlon Brando Thought Paramount Would Refuse To Cast Him As Don Corleone

Marlon Brando thought Paramount wouldn't want him to play Vito Corleone in The Godfather, but why was that, and how did he eventually get cast?

January 28, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · William Morse

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But easily the most iconic actor in the cast is Brando.

However, it wasnt always a given that Brando would appear inThe Godfather.

Source:The Godfather Treasuresby Peter Cowie

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