Some Big Stars Auditioned for the Film
For fans of Cabaret, it’s hard to imagine anyone apart from Liza Minnelli, Michael York, and Joel Grey in those iconic leading roles. However, history might have turned out very differently if some of the other actors who auditioned had been successful. Some very big names tried out for several roles.
Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey in ‘Cabaret,’ 1972. Photo by Abc / Allied Artists / Kobal / Shutterstock
The likes of Julie Andrews, Faye Dunaway, and Barbra Streisand were all considered for the part of Sally, for example, before Minnelli was eventually cast. And for the role of Brian, Tim Curry and Jeremy Irons both auditioned. Malcolm McDowell and Timothy Dalton, who went on to play James Bond, also wanted the part.