Who was considered for Raiders of The Lost Ark?

Jeff Bridges turned down an offer to play Indy.

Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford

Peter Coyote was considered for the role of Indiana Jones.

Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford

Willem Dafoe auditioned to play Indiana Jones.

Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford

Danny DeVito was supposed to get the part of Sallah in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Actor who got the part: John Rhys-Davies

Susan Dey auditioned to play Marion.

Actor who got the part: Karen Allen

Amy Irving was reportedly considered for the role of Marion.

Actor who got the part: Karen Allen

Tim Matheson (Otter from Animal House) was considered for the role of Indiana Jones.

Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford

Came very close to being signed to play Indiana Jones.

Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford

Nick Nolte turned down the role of Indiana Jones.

Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford

Tom Selleck was originally pursued by Spielberg & Lucas to play Indiana Jones, but it conflicted with his agreement to do Magnum P.I.

Actor who got the part: Harrison Ford

John Shea was involved with the screen tests for the role of Indiana Jones.

Winger turned down the lead role.

Actor who got the part: Karen Allen

Sean Young tested for the role of Marion Ravenwood.

Actor who got the part: Karen Allen