Al Pacino, the Hollywood legend known for his roles in films like Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico and, of course, The Godfather trilogy, rose to stardom when he was cast as Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 drama epic. Nevertheless, the process of getting the part was far from ideal. The actor has revealed in his new memoir, Sonny Boy, that Paramount Pictures questioned whether he was the right actor to play Michael.
Al Pacino’s groundbreaking role as Michael Corleone in The Godfather wasn’t planned out by Paramount Pictures: “They didn’t want me.” Read More