1. Mickey Rourke Was Originally Considered For The Part Of “Danny Noonan”

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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!