Steven Spielberg Says He Was 'Crushed' When Harrison Ford Turned Down Jurassic Park Lead Role
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Michael Haskoor
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Summary
Steven Spielberg revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that Harrison Ford turned down the lead role of Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, a decision that left the director feeling "crushed." The revelation adds to the lore of one of Hollywood's notable casting near-misses, with Ford potentially swapping his Indiana Jones fedora for a paleontologist's hat.
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· 2 pulledYes, he did. He may not remember that, but I sure do.
He may not remember that, but I sure do.
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