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Jack Nicholson says he regrets turning down the role of Jay Gatsby
Jack Nicholson says he still regrets turning down the role of Jay Gatsby.
The actor said he was offered the part but declined for personal reasons he did not want to discuss.
Robert Redford played Gatsby in the 1974 film directed by Jack Clayton, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel.
Gatsby is a wealthy, mysterious man who rose from modest beginnings and hosts lavish parties at his mansion.
Nicholson said people had suggested he play Gatsby since he was 18.
He also turned down other films in the 1970s, including The Godfather and The Sting.
The 1974 film won two Oscars, a Golden Globe and three BAFTA Awards.
Jack Nicholson says he still regrets turning down the role of Jay Gatsby.
He described it as the only truly exceptional role he refused.
Robert Redford played Gatsby in the 1974 film directed by Jack Clayton.
Nicholson said he did not pursue the part for personal reasons he preferred not to discuss.
The role was in an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby.
- Who
- Jack Nicholson says he regrets refusing the role; Robert Redford played Jay Gatsby.
- What
- Nicholson turned down the role of Gatsby in the 1974 film adaptation.
- When
- The film was released in 1974; Nicholson said he had been urged to play Gatsby since he was 18.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Nicholson said he did not pursue the role for personal reasons he preferred not to discuss.
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- Actor
- Jack Nicholson
- Role declined
- Jay Gatsby
- Film release
- 1974
- Film director
- Jack Clayton
- Actor who played Gatsby
- Robert Redford
What people are saying
Le seul rôle vraiment exceptionnel que j'ai refusé, et je pourrais m'en tuer, c'est celui de Gatsby le Magnifique.
Depuis mes 18 ans, on me disait que je devrais jouer Jay Gatsby. Je n'ai pas vraiment cherché à obtenir le rôle pour… eh bien, des raisons personnelles que je préfère ne pas évoquer.
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