Minnelli Wasn’t Sure About Michael York
Since Bob Fosse didn’t need to worry about casting Sally or the Emcee, he only really had to worry about the other roles. He decided to hire Michael York, a relatively unknown British actor at the time, in the role of Brian Roberts, the bisexual love interest for Sally Bowles.
Liza Minnelli and Michael York in ‘Cabaret,’ 1972. Photo by Snap / Shutterstock
When she heard of this decision, Minnelli wasn’t initially impressed. She believed that Fosse had made the wrong choice, but when she met York later on and started rehearsing with him, she changed her mind, realizing that he was the best man for the role and that they actually had some great on-screen chemistry which can be seen in the final film.