Crazy Little-Known Facts about "The Godfather" Franchise

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone wanted to be on The Godfather cast badly. He auditioned for the role of Carlo and Paulie. Apparently, he "wasn't Italian enough." Eventually, he went on to snag the role of Rocky and was launched into superstardom. Paramount tried to get him to star in The Godfather: Part III but he turned it down.

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