When Francis Ford Coppola wanted Marlon Brando to play Vito Corleone in The Godfather, Paramount executives were initially reluctant. Brando’s reputation for difficult productions and declining commercial appeal influenced the studio’s concerns.
The screen test that changed minds
Coppola arranged a screen test in which Brando transformed his appearance and voice for the character. The footage helped persuade the studio to approve the casting.
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