Mickey Rourke Was Initially Considered For The Role Of “Danny Noonan” Portrayed By Michael O’Keefe
The part of Danny Noonan might have ultimately gone to actor Michael O’Keefe, but he was not the first person Harold Ramis had in mind. Originally, the director was envisioning the character as Mickey Rourke! However, there was a change of plans since they wanted to make the character more like a “goofy kid-next-door”.
Mickey Rourke Was Initially Considered For The Role Of “Danny Noonan” Portrayed By Michael O’Keefe
The Studio Prepared A Back-up List Of Directors On the Off-Chance Harold Ramis Didn’t Succeed
Caddyshack was actually the first time that Harold directed a film. Apparently, things started off roughly since he was not sure how to do it. The studio was allegedly uncertain if he was the perfect person for the job. They decided that a back-up plan was necessary and the execs actually asked the associate producer to make a list of directors who could take the lead in case things did not work out.
The Studio Prepared A Back-up List Of Directors On the Off-Chance Harold Ramis Didn’t Succeed
