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While Marc Singer was the original choice for the role of Connor MacLeod, Kurt Russell was originally cast in the role but pulled out of the project. Among those also considered: Mickey Rourke, Michael Douglas, Kevin Costner, Sting, Mel Gibson, and Patrick Swayze.
While Marc Singer was the original choice for the role of Connor MacLeod, Kurt Russell was originally cast in the role but pulled out of the project. Among those also considered: Mickey Rourke, Michael Douglas, Kevin Costner, Sting, Mel Gibson, and Patrick Swayze.
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