Francis Ford Coppola ended up choosing the perfect actor to play every part inThe Godfathers ensemble cast.
But most ofThe Godfathers major players werent the first choice for their respective roles.
While Coppola wanted Al Pacino for the role of Michael,Paramount objected to Pacinos casting.
The cast ofThe Godfatheralmost looked very different.
If one of the early castings had gone through, it wouldve prevented the best casting in the sequel.
He gave an unforgettable audition that nailed the character.
And if hed played Paulie inThe Godfather, it never wouldve happened.
The first two films, in particular, are widely regarded as some of the greatest films ever made.
