1. Mickey Rourke Was Originally Considered For The Part Of “Danny Noonan”
Harold Ramis originally wanted Mickey Rourke for the leading role of Danny Noonan, but ultimately he chose to go with Michael O’Keefe. He decided O’ Keefe would play a better “goofy-kid-next-door.” One wonders how the film would have turned out had Rourke been selected for the part!